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Ferns in TexasThe maidenhair fern thrives in Texas and can bring variations of not only green but rust colors to your garden. The delta maidenhair fern (A. raddianum) and Venus maidenhair (A. cappillus-veneris) are green Maidenhairs. The A. hispidulum, or Australian maidenhair, features interesting reddish foliage on young fronds. |
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Venus Maidenhair fern with green coloring. |
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Among the commonly grown ferns in Texas, Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum spp.) has the highest requirement for humidity. Maidenhair ferns, especially species like Adiantum capillus-veneris (native to parts of Texas) and cultivated types like Adiantum raddianum, demand consistently high humidity — often 50% or higher — to stay healthy. Without enough humidity, their delicate fronds brown quickly at the edges, curl, and drop. Dry air, common in Central and West Texas, makes growing maidenhair ferns challenging outdoors unless they’re heavily protected (such as in deep shade near water features or in enclosed courtyards). In East Texas, where the humidity is naturally higher, maidenhair ferns perform better outdoors but still benefit from sheltered, shaded, and moisture-retentive environments. Even there, summer heat stress can crisp the fronds if they are not kept consistently moist and humid. Indoor cultivation or sheltered patios with misting systems, pebble trays, or humidifiers are often the best solution in Texas unless you live in very humid microclimates.
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