Adiantum fragrantissimum

Common Name:

Fragrant Maidenhair Fern

Description:

Adiantum raddianum ‘Fragrans’, commonly known as the Fragrant Maidenhair Fern, is a delicate and elegant fern variety loved for its fine, airy fronds and lacy appearance. Native to tropical regions of South America, this cultivar features soft, light green leaflets on wiry, black stems that form a graceful, arching habit. Despite the name, the ‘Fragrans’ variety does not produce noticeable fragrance, but it is prized for its lush foliage and refined texture. In Melbourne, it thrives best in humid, sheltered environments—ideal for bathrooms, terrariums, indoor plant collections, or shaded patios. It requires consistently moist, well-drained soil and protection from wind and direct sunlight. A classic choice for adding a touch of greenery and softness to indoor spaces, the Fragrant Maidenhair Fern is a timeless favourite among indoor gardeners.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover (in shaded, moist gardens)

• Fern

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm

• Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade

• Full Shade

• Indoors / Well lit (avoid direct sun)

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Not applicable

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Suitable for Indoors

• Suitable for Terrariums

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Attractive Foliage

• Suitable for Bathrooms and Humid Areas

• Herbaceous

• Shade Loving

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Asplenium nidus (Bird’s Nest Fern)

• Peperomia caperata

• Calathea makoyana

• Fittonia albivenis (Nerve Plant)

• Pilea involucrata (Friendship Plant)