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Iron Fern (Rumohra adiantiformis)

Rumohra adiantiformis, commonly known as Leatherleaf Fern, features leathery, dark green fronds and is a popular choice for floral arrangements and as a houseplant.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, compost, and perlite or sand works well. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Temperature

Average room temperatures.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, compost, and perlite or sand works well. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Temperature

Average room temperatures.

Ideal range 18-24°C. Avoid drafts.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted monthly.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-0.9 m

Spread

0.6-0.9 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fronds

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Synonyms
Aspidium adiantiforme Cheeseman
Aspidium calyptratum Desv.
Aspidium capense Willd.
Aspidium clypeolarium Desv.
Aspidium coriaceum (Sw.) Sw.
Aspidium cumingianum (C.Presl) J.W.Sturm
Aspidium cunninghamianum Colenso
Aspidium cunninghamii Colenso
Aspidium discolor Langsd. & Fisch.
Aspidium duriusculum (C.Presl) J.W.Sturm
Aspidium ferrugineum Sw.
Aspidium orientale Desv.
Aspidium politum Desv.
Aspidium remotum (Fée) Christ
Dryopteris adiantiformis (G.Forst.) Kuntze
Dryopteris capensis Kuntze
Dryopteris discophora Rosenst.
Dryopteris thomassetii (C.H.Wright) C.Chr.
Hypopeltis coriacea Bory
Lastrea adiantiformis (G.Forst.) Vareschi
Lastrea aspidioides C.Presl
Nephrodium duriusculum C.Presl
Polypodium adianthoides Burm.f.
Polypodium adiantiforme G.Forst.
Polypodium argentatum Jacq.
Polypodium berteroanum Spreng.
Polypodium coriaceum Sw.
Polypodium politum Poir.
Polypodium thomassetii C.H.Wright
Polystichum adiantiforme (G.Forst.) J.Sm.
Polystichum coriaceum Schott
Polystichum cumingianum C.Presl
Polystichum duriusculum C.Presl
Polystichum macroporum J.Sm.
Polystichum quadrangulare Fée
Polystichum remotum Fée
Rumohra aspidioides Raddi
Rumohra quadrangularis (Fée) Brade
Tectaria calahuala Cav.
Tectaria coriacea Link
Tectaria ferruginea Cav.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyDryopteridaceae
  • genusRumohra
  • speciesRumohra adiantiformis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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