General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 to 36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 36 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Cut Flower
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Leatherleaf Fern
  • Shield Hare's Foot
  • Leathery Shield-Fern
  • Climbing Shield Fern
  • Iron Fern
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Rumohra adiantiformis
  • Synonym: Rumohra quadrangularis

Photo Gallery
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2023-05-13
Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: 2018-03-03
Location: Opp, AL  Z8b
Date: 2023-05-13

Photo by Stan Shebs
Location: Austin ,TX
Date: 2013-06-02
Location: Stockton, CA
Date: 2014-09-15
Leatherleaf ferns must look like this.
Location: Laura's garden 
Date: 2016-02-17

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Stockton, CA
Date: 2014-09-26
Enormous potted leatherleaf fern...not sure what to do about this
Location: Laura's garden 
Date: 2016-02-17
Location: Laura's garden 
Date: 2016-02-17

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