Rumohra adiantiformis
Leatherleaf fern used in floral arrangements
Habit
Perennial fern
Height
0.6–1 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Organic rich
Shade
Shade
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Australia
Climatic Condition
Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15–28
Humidity (%)
60–85%
Potting media
Peat+Perlite
Fertilizers
Low NPK
Watering
Frequent
Plant Weight
4–6 kg
Flowering Time
Rare
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–6.8
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Foliage
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10–15 yrs
Health Benefits
Respiratory support
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
60% peat, 20% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Monthly
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, crown rot, leaf spot, fungal blight, scale insects, mealybugs and spider mites
yellowing or browning fronds, soft or decaying roots and crown, brown or black leaf spots, frond collapse, reduced growth, sticky honeydew, cottony white masses and fine webbing
grow in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, remove and destroy infected fronds, maintain high humidity with good air circulation, clean foliage regularly, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide for early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and crown rot, copper-based fungicides for leaf spot and blight, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides with imidacloprid and miticides with abamectin for pest control.