Leatherleaf Fern, Iron Fern
Scientific Name: Rumohra adiantiformis
Synonym: Aspidium capense, Dryopteris adiantiformis
Family: Aspidiaceae
Sunset®: 14-17,19-24
USDA: 9b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 24°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Partial shade to shade
Origin: Pantropical to subtropical, in the soil or as an epiphyte.
Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial to 3 feet tall (90 cm)
Watering Needs: Abundant water to continuously moist soil
The leatherleaf fern is often used in cut flower arrangements where it makes a long lasting decoration.
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