Adiantum venustum, commonly known as Evergreen Maidenhair Fern, is an evergreen fern native to the temperate and subtropical regions, including the Himalayas, China, and South Asia. It thrives in the understory of forests, often on moist, shaded rock faces and soil rich in humus. This fern typically grows to 15–25 cm tall and can spread up to 0.9 meters wide. The delicate, triangular fronds are composed of numerous fan-shaped segments, supported by distinctive black stems, creating a soft, textured appearance. The plant forms a slowly spreading mat through its rhizomatous roots, contributing to its use as a ground cover in garden settings.

Evergreen Maidenhair Fern is valued for its hardiness, maintaining its foliage down to -10 °C, below which it may become deciduous. Its resilience and the soft green hue of its fronds make it a favored ornamental plant in temperate regions, earning it the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. It is commonly used in shaded garden areas, rock gardens, and as an understory plant in woodland settings. For successful cultivation, it requires consistently moist conditions and thrives in full or partial shade. It is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5–8. While generally low-maintenance, it may encounter issues with scale insects and, in damp winters, rust. It prefers shade and adapts to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast.CC BY-SA 4.0