Rumohra Adiantiformis
3.7 out of 5 (7 experiences)
Fast grower
Also known as
Leatherleaf Fern, Leatherleaf Fern and Leather Fern
Taxonomy
Rumohra adiantiformis
Rumohra
Dryopteridaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Rumohra Adiantiformis
Water
How often to water your Rumohra Adiantiformis
every 9
Rumohra Adiantiformis 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
Light
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Finding light for Leatherleaf Fern in your home
a window
Rumohra Adiantiformis 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 Rumohra Adiantiformis in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Rumohra Adiantiformis
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 Rumohra Adiantiformis after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Rumohra Adiantiformis is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Rumohra Adiantiformis 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.
Sunlight Needs
Rumohra Adiantiformis 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Growth Pattern
Rumohra Adiantiformis grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Rumohra Adiantiformis can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Rumohra Adiantiformis
Rumohra Adiantiformis
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 6ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 4
Survivor 3
Browns easily 3
Large, lush leaves 2
Easy to propagate 1
Blooms easily 1
10/29/2021
It can die easily but it’s just as easy to grow it back and it looks cool🧮
Fast grower
Easy to propagate
Large, lush leaves
10/11/2021
Very easy to look after. Very pretty plant but she is very thirsty.
Fast grower
Survivor
09/11/2021
ive had it for a year now and it just constantly is getting browner and browner, the internet says that i need to mist it more but i do daily so…
Browns easily
05/25/2021
I bought this plant forever ago, and slowly no matter how much care it’s slowly dying and ALL new growth dies from the top down. It is very difficult to take care of and defiantly not going to get another.
Browns easily
