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Hemionitis arifolia

A small, tender, evergreen fern often grown as a houseplant, with tufted fronds 15cm tall, of heart or spear-shaped, glossy, mid-green blades to15cm long, on shiny black stalks

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Pteridaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Name status

Correct

Plant range
Tropical Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow as a houseplant in indirect light and away from cold drafty windows or direct heat sources. See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division, or detach and pot up plantlets or bulbils

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required, remove damaged fronds as seen

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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