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 Occurring
through much of Asia, Africa and Australasia, com mon maidenhair has
some of the most delicate fronds of the genus with very rounded,
pale green leaflets 1/4 in (8 mm) or less in diameter.
Its wiry rhizomes are deeply buried, and a plant can spread
extensively.
It often appears spontaneously in moist, shady spots in the garden,
from wind-carried spores.
Plant in a humus-rich indoor mix in a container that is not too
large for the roots, which do not like too much wetness.
Remove old fronds regularly.
Propagate from spores (division of rhizomes is possible but failures
are common).
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