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Exposurepartial sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Rumohra adiantiformis
leather fern
Description
A tufted, evergreen fern to 90cm, with glossy dark green, triangular-ovate, bi- to tri-pinnate fronds that last well when cut for flower arranging
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freePatio and container plantsHouseplantsConservatory and greenhouse