Rumohra adiantiformis

leatherleaf fern
Evergreen ground cover has triangular, finely cut fronds that emerge from spreading rhyzomes. Tolerates less water than other ferns, especially in fog belt.
Rumohra adiantiformis
height 1–5ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Cold, Cool Summers, Fog, Pots
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. To help this plant spread and cover larger areas be sure that watering is even all around the fern, usually with emitters or sprinklers rather than drippers.

In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to		 24F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin S Hemisphere
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 14–17, 19–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Thin out old browning growth in late winter.

Special Interest

Excellent plant for the woodland garden, or for filling large areas with volume.

Leaves are commonly used in the cut flower industry for fillers in bouquets, looking fresh for a couple weeks. This fern is commonly seen in flower arrangements in Brazil, where it grows freely.