Adiantum aleuticum 'Subpumilum'
Aleutian maidenhair 'Subpumilum'
'Subpumilum' is a compact deciduous fern to 10cm tall, with glossy black stalks bearing pedately divided fronds composed of fresh green, close-packed oblong segments
Synonyms
Adiantum pedatum var. minusAdiantum pedatum var. subpumilum
see moreAdiantum pedatum var. subpumilum f. minimum
Adiantum aleuticum f. minimum
Adiantum aleuticum var. subpumilum
Adiantum pedatum subsp. subpumilum
Adiantum pedatum var. subpumilum aleuticum
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Adiantum can be deciduous or evergreen ferns with shiny black stalks bearing simple or more usually pinnately divided fronds, the segments fan-shaped, oblong or rounded, carrying spores under reflexed marginal flaps
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors grow in moderately fertile soil. Under glass grow in a mix of 1 part each of loam, medium grade bark, charcoal and lime chippings; 2 parts sharp sand; 3 parts leaf mould. Provide bright filtered light in medium to high humidity with good ventilation. When in growth apply a half strength balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Remove damaged fronds in spring
Propagation
Propagate from spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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