Mexican Maidenhair Fern
NameMexican Maidenhair Fern
Species NameAdiantum capillus-veneris
Common NameMexican Maidenhair Fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)4
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typefern fronds
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive fan-shaped leaflets with dark, wiry petioles and prominent yellow sori along the margins.
Description
This specimen displays the characteristic delicate, fan-shaped fronds of the Mexican Maidenhair Fern, with dark, wiry petioles. The vibrant green leaflets are adorned with distinctive yellow sori (spore-producing structures) along their margins, giving them a scalloped appearance. It exhibits healthy, lush growth typical of the species, though it is a fern and not a traditional bonsai.
