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Adiantum tenerum Sw.
| Family Name: | Pteridaceae |
| Synonyms: | Adiantum extensum, Adiantum littorale |
| Common Name: | Black-Stick Maidenhair, Brittle Maidenhair Fern, Maidenhair Fern |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Florida, E. & S. Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, Lesser Antilles, Barbados, Trindad, Tobago |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 241 |
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| Species ID | 1537 |
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