Maidenhair Fern

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Water-Shedding Leaves. The maidenhair fern has a special ability to repel water, so rain and drops just roll right off without soaking the leaves. This is actually where its name comes from, since 'adiantum' is Greek for 'unwetted.'

Dainty Fronds. These ferns have feathery, delicate-looking leaves called fronds that look almost like lace or tiny hair. They're super pretty and that's why people call them 'maidenhair' ferns.

Huge Fern Family. There are about 250 different species of maidenhair ferns all over the world. They belong to a big fern family called Pteridaceae that includes lots of other interesting ferns.

Indoor Favorites. Many people love growing maidenhair ferns as houseplants because of their elegant appearance. They need moisture and humid air to thrive, making them perfect for bathrooms.

Ancient Plants. Ferns like the maidenhair are some of the oldest plants on Earth, been growing for hundreds of millions of years before dinosaurs and long before flowers existed.