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Hemionitis arifolia
FernsMood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Also called: Heart-leaf Fern
Scientific Name History
Current accepted name: Hemionitis arifolia
Previously or alternatively classified as: Parahemionitis arifolia
Distinctive small leathery heart-shaped fronds rise on dark slender stalks from a compact rhizome.
Growth habit: rhizomatous fern.
Plant Mood Meter: Needs a Little Love
Most indoor ferns prefer a more consistent moisture rhythm and less drying than succulent-leaved houseplants.
Care guide
Medium to bright indirect light. Direct sun: Avoid harsh direct sun.
Keep the root zone moderately moist while maintaining good aeration; do not leave it waterlogged.
Loose, airy, moisture-retentive fern mix.
Moderate humidity is helpful.
No climbing support needed unless the fern is naturally epiphytic or creeping.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
