Adiantum × mairisii | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Division: | Polypodiophyta |
Class: | Polypodiopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Family: | Pteridaceae |
Genus: | Adiantum |
Species: | A. × mairisii
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Binomial name | |
Adiantum × mairisii T.Moore
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Synonyms | |
Adiantum capillus-veneris 'Mairisii' |
Adiantum × mairisii (/adiˌantəm bʌɪ mɛːɪsɪˌʌɪ/) [1] (also known as Mairis maidenhair fern) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae.
This species is a sterile hybrid between the southern maidenhair ( Adiantum capillus-veneris) and another unknown species. The species is hypothesised to be:
This species is more frost-resistant than either of its parents. [2] [1]
Thomas Moore, who collected ferns during the Victorian period named the hybrid in the second half of the 19th century. It was described in his book, titled: "Nature-Printed British Ferns". [2] [3]
This species has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [4]
The reason why this fern species is popular is due to its winter-hardiness relative to other species in the genus. The UK hardiness rating is H5, while the USDA zone range is 8-10. [4]
This plant thrives in organic soils under partial shade, although it can also grow in sand or clay. The soil should be light, moist, rich and well-drained. [2] [1] [4]
In mild climates, this hybrid is evergreen. But in colder climates, it may defoliate throughout the winter. In spring, new fronds may form, where it is recommended to be pruned. [4] [2]
This species is generally not susceptible to pests and diseases. [4]
Adiantum × mairisii | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Division: | Polypodiophyta |
Class: | Polypodiopsida |
Order: | Polypodiales |
Family: | Pteridaceae |
Genus: | Adiantum |
Species: | A. × mairisii
|
Binomial name | |
Adiantum × mairisii T.Moore
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Synonyms | |
Adiantum capillus-veneris 'Mairisii' |
Adiantum × mairisii (/adiˌantəm bʌɪ mɛːɪsɪˌʌɪ/) [1] (also known as Mairis maidenhair fern) is a species of fern in the family Pteridaceae.
This species is a sterile hybrid between the southern maidenhair ( Adiantum capillus-veneris) and another unknown species. The species is hypothesised to be:
This species is more frost-resistant than either of its parents. [2] [1]
Thomas Moore, who collected ferns during the Victorian period named the hybrid in the second half of the 19th century. It was described in his book, titled: "Nature-Printed British Ferns". [2] [3]
This species has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. [4]
The reason why this fern species is popular is due to its winter-hardiness relative to other species in the genus. The UK hardiness rating is H5, while the USDA zone range is 8-10. [4]
This plant thrives in organic soils under partial shade, although it can also grow in sand or clay. The soil should be light, moist, rich and well-drained. [2] [1] [4]
In mild climates, this hybrid is evergreen. But in colder climates, it may defoliate throughout the winter. In spring, new fronds may form, where it is recommended to be pruned. [4] [2]
This species is generally not susceptible to pests and diseases. [4]