Hemionitis arifolia (Heart leaf fern)

Description

Hemionitis arifolia

These ferns prefer high humidity. They do well as terrarium or vivarium plants where relatively high humidity can be high consistently. Soil should be fast draining but can retain a high moisture level for a long time. These are not suitable for aquariums.

One of the loveliest ferns out there.Its leaves start as black string-like stems covered in thin hair that eventually protrude to reveal a small leaf. Unlike other ferns that grow from a crozier that uncoils, the leaf continuously grows into a matured form.The Heart fern is partly epiphytic and can grow without any soil

Light requirement , it will prefer indirect light or even shade.

Watering , The Heart fern loves to be inconsistently moist soil (not wet, though). Your plant may need more watering when it is acclimating to its new home.

Humidity and temperature requirements , A humidity level of 60 to 80% is ideal for this plant.prefers a warm environment with temperatures above 60°F 15°C.