Northern Maidenhair Fern
NameNorthern Maidenhair Fern
Species NameAdiantum pedatum
Common NameNorthern Maidenhair Fern
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container TypeNone (natural habitat)
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeCompound fronds, delicate, light green
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive black, shiny stipes and delicate, fan-shaped pinnules. This is a non-flowering, spore-producing plant, typically found in moist, shaded woodland environments.
Description
This specimen features delicate, fan-shaped fronds with dark, wiry stipes, characteristic of the Northern Maidenhair Fern. It grows in a lush, naturalistic clump, thriving in a shaded, moist environment. While not a traditional bonsai subject, its overall growth habit could be loosely interpreted as an informal upright form.
