{"product_id":"leatherleaf-fern-rumohra-adiantiformis-variegata","title":"Rumohra adiantiformis ‘Variegata’ - Leatherleaf Fern","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis moisture-loving fern adds a subtle twist to its classic fern front silhouette with the pale green variegation at the stem end of each leaf. A great addition to a terrarium setup, these ferns' colour variegation helps them stand out and adds extra interest to your miniature world. Elsewhere in your home, these ferns will do well in a bathroom or kitchen where ambient humidity will be higher. Give them plenty of moisture, including water in the soil, and not too much light (like many ferns, they are used to the forest understory and prefer indirect light) and your Leatherleaf will reward you with more of its unusual foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eRumohra adiantiformis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Variegata’ (Ruhmohr's plant, shaped like the moisture-wicking plant (maidenhair fern), cultivar: variegated)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eLastrea adiantiformis, Dryopteris adiantiformis, Polypodium adiantiforme, Polystichum adiantiforme\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis species has been published about under so many different names over the past two centuries, but the current name has been accepted for a while and was first published in a 1934 paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLeather Fern, Leatherleaf Fern\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis species is native to a wide range of tropical and subtropical areas across South \u0026amp; Central America, Southern Africa, and Oceania. It grows in wet tropical habitats.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, which can cause scorching and damage to the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Only allow the top layer of soil to dry between waters for this moisture-loving plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers high humidity levels. This fern will thrive best in humid environments like a bathroom or kitchen, in a terrarium, or with a pebble tray. It can adapt to average household humidity but will thrive best with extra moisture in the air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrows well in a rich, well-draining potting mix. A mix designed for ferns with coir, perlite and sand in it will work best here. Repot every few years in spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser. Pause feeding during the winter months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers temperatures between 15-24°C. Avoid exposure to temperatures below 10°C and keep away from sudden cold draughts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYes, non-toxic to pets and humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo keep the fronds lush and vibrant, regularly remove any dead or yellowing leaves. Rotate the plant periodically for even growth, and consider grouping it with other plants - especially in a terrarium - to maintain a higher humidity microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Leatherleaf Fern has been used for decades in floral arrangements because of its resilience and decorative fronds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"5.5cm","offer_id":44094632886525,"sku":"8637880185961","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":44094632919293,"sku":"6428880185961","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":55894539305341,"sku":"1722376966471","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/rumohra-adiantiformis-variegata-leatherleaf-fern-678658.jpg?v=1736907970","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/leatherleaf-fern-rumohra-adiantiformis-variegata","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}