Rumohra adiantiformis
IRON FERN, LEATHER FERN
Dryopteridaceae-Elaphoglossoideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS, New Zealand, South America

Other Botanical Names: Polystichum coriaceum

Other Common Names: Leathery Shield Fern

 
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Rumohra adiantiformis
IRON FERN, LEATHER FERN
Dryopteridaceae-Elaphoglossoideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: pot, on-wall, cut foliage

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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