Stephen Albert
Rumohra–commonly called leather fern–bears attractive thick-textured shiny fronds. The fronds are two or three times pinnate at the base and triangular.
Rumohra grows from 20 to 36 inches tall with erect-arching fronds, It is an evergreen fern and easy to cultivate. It is a good choice for a shady border or woodland border; it can be grown in partial to full shade. It is easy to grow indoors but requires a slightly humid situation.
Rumohra is used in the cut foliage trade. It is often used in centerpieces and corsages.
Rumohra is a genus of just one species. About 50 species of epiphytic or terrestrial evergreen ferns were once classified in this genus; they are now classified under the genus Arachniodes. Rumohra is native to cool woodlands in tropical regions of the Southern Hemisphere.
Get to know Rumohra
Plant type: Fern
Growing zones and range: Zones 8-11
Hardiness: Hardy to Zone 8
Height and width: 20 to 60 inches (.5-1.5m) tall and as wide
Foliage: Ovate or triangular, 2- or 3- pinnate, leathery, dark green fronds
Uses: Shady border, woodland garden, container
Common name: Leather fern
Botanical name: Rumohra
Family name: Dryopteridaceae
Origin: Tropical regions of Southern Hemisphere
Where to plant Rumohra
- Light outdoors: Grow Rumohra outdoors in partial or light, dappled shade.
- Soil outdoors: Plant Rumohra in moist, humus-rich soil.
- Light indoors: Provide bright filtered light and moderate humidity.
- Soil indoors: Grow Rumohra epiphytically on bark or in shallow pots in a mix of 1 paret each of loan, medium-grade bark, and charcoal, 2 parts shapr sand, and 2 parts coarse leaf mold.
When to plant Rumohra
- Set container-grown Rumohra outdoors in spring.
Planting and spacing Rumohra
- Space Rumohra 20 to 60 inches (.5-1.5m) apart.
How to water and feed Rumohra
- Water and mist Rumohra regulalry.
- Fertilize Rumorha with a half-strength balanced liquid fertilizer monthly,
Rumohra care
- Where not hardy, grow Rumohra in a warm greenhouse.
Growing Rumohra as a houseplant
- Light indoors: Provide bright filtered light and moderate humidity.
- Soil indoors: Grow Rumohra epiphytically on bark or in shallow pots in a mix of 1 paret each of loan, medium-grade bark, and charcoal, 2 parts shapr sand, and 2 parts coarse leaf mold.
Rumohra pests and diseases
- Rumohra is prone to fungal leaf spots, blight, and lesion nematode.
- Caterpillars and aphids can attack Rumohra.
Rumohra propagation
- Sow spores at 70°F (21°C) as soon as ripe.
- Separate and replant rooted sections of rhizomes in early summer.
Rumohra varieties to grow
- Rumohra adiantiformis, leather fern. Evergreen, terrestrial fern; bears ovate or triangular pinnatre, leather dark green fronds; fronds to 36 inches long; plant gros 20 to 60 inches tall and wide.
