Humata tyermanii

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Synonyms

Davallia tyermannii

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A tender fern usually grown as a houseplant. The fronds are triangular in outline, dark green and very finely divided. Furry, silvery rhizomes creep across the surface then dangle over the sides of the container

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H1B

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Davalliaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S Asia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow indoors or under glass in a peat-free multipurpose compost or a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould, in bright filtered light, with high humidity. See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice

Propagation

Propagate from spores or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds as necessary

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free