Adiantum Fritz Luthi

One of the more popular maidenhair fern varieties Adiantum raddianum ‘Fritz Lüthi’ comes in two forms, one with a blue hue to the foliage.

This is a fern that will grow well indoors, or perhaps in a conservatory as it does appreciate good humidity.

Growing naturally in damp areas, it can be grown outdoors in a protected position, shade and moisture are required.

The fronds are triangular in shape, the foliage a mid green and the stems an attractive contrasting black.

Care

Indoors use a potting mix that is rich with organic material. Try a saucer of water with pebbles in it to sit the pot on to increase humidity.
Fertilise from spring through summer with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.

A position in good filtered light is best, and keep the plant away from heating and air-conditioning outlets.

Repot every 2- 3 years as the growing medium begins to break down. The best time to repot is in spring.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Adiantum raddianum ‘Fritz Lüthi’ – Blue
• Common Name – Delta Maidenhair Fern.
• Family – Pteridaceae
• Origins – South America.
• Height – To around 40cms.
• Spread To around Clumping to around .5 metres.
• Growth rate – Medium
• Position – Part sun to afternoon shade.
• Soil – Well drained humus rich with some moisture
• Flowering Time – N/A
• Foliage – Mid to Deep Green/Blue.
• Frost tolerant – No.
• Drought tolerant – No.

Adiantum raddianum ‘Fritz Lüthi’ available for sale from the following participating nurseries