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Acrostichum Aureum

5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

Blooms easily

Survivor

Also known as

Golden Leather Fern, Golden Leather Fern, Swamp fern and Mangrove fern

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Acrostichum aureum

Genus

Acrostichum

Family

Pteridaceae

Order

Polypodiales

How to care for Acrostichum Aureum

💦 Water

How often to water your Acrostichum Aureum

Acrostichum Aureum needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Golden Leather Fern in your home

Acrostichum Aureum can tolerate being far from a window and light source.

Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Acrostichum Aureum in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Acrostichum Aureum

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Acrostichum Aureum: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Acrostichum Aureum after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Acrostichum Aureum prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Golden Leather Fern Water Frequency →

Golden Leather Fern Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Acrostichum Aureum can tolerate being far from a window and light source. Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Golden Leather Fern Light Requirements →

Golden Leather Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Acrostichum Aureum is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Acrostichum Aureum grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Golden Leather Fern →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Acrostichum Aureum can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Golden Leather Fern Temperature Tolerance →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Acrostichum Aureum, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.