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Rumohra adiantiformis, Manie van der Schijff BT by JMK (CC BY-SA 3.0)Leatherleaf fern
Rumohra adiantiformis
Leather fern, Leathery shieldfern, Iron fern, Seven-weeks-fern, Climbing shield fern (Eng.) , Seweweeksvaring (Afr.)
The Leatherleaf fern is cultivated as an ornamental plant in shady areas or as greenery in the cut flower industry. It is used as a groundcover in gardens, a pot plant indoors and is cultivated for the cut flower industry for use in floral arrangements. It is a hardy rewarding fern that will grow under trees.
Planning
Difficulty
Easy
Fruiting time
Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring
Harvesting
Fronds are harvested when fully uncurled and opened.
Propagation
Rhizomes
Divide rooted sections of rhizomes in early summer.
Seed
Sow spores as soon as brown and ripe unto well-draining sand medium.
Special features
Pot plant
Can be grown in containers, keep potting mix moist
Attractive leaves
Beutiful green eaves often used by florists
Geography
Origin
South America, the Caribbean, Southern Africa, the Western Indian Ocean islands, Papua New Guinea, Australasia
Natural climate
Temperate
Environment
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Full Shade
Soil moisture
Moist
Soil type
Loam
Soil PH preference
Neutral
Frost hardiness
Tender
Uses
Personality
Family
Elaphoglossaceae
Scent
None
Problems
Generally problem free
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