Overview
Rumorha, also known as the leatherleaf fern, originates from South Africa. The leatherleaf fern prefers warm, humid climates and is often grown as ground-cover in U.S. hardiness zones 9 to 11. With proper care, it will also perform well as a houseplant.
Features
The leatherleaf fern exhibits dense fronds of shiny, green, leathery leaves.
Soil
Outdoors, leatherleaf fern grows best in slightly acidic soil that drains well. If planting as a houseplant, use basic potting soil and place the plant in a pot with a hole in the bottom for drainage.
Water and Light
Water regularly with warm water to keep soil evenly moist and mist leaves. The leatherleaf fern prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
Propagation
In the spring, fill a pan with two inches of water and place a brick in it. Take spores from underneath the fronds and place them on a moist layer of peat on top of the brick and cover. In a few months, moss will appear, followed by leaves.
Pests
Leatherleaf fern often attracts scales and mealybugs. Insecticides may be necessary to remove pests.
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Keywords:
Rumohra, leatherleaf fern, houseplant
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Prior to pursuing writing full-time, Melissa Martin researched and edited books on teamwork and negotiation. She has worked as a ghostwriter for a number of websites and her current work appears on eHow.com, covering topics such as gardening, animals and the environment. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Iowa.
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