Heart Fern

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The Heart Fern is a tropical plant with beautiful, glossy, green leaves. The heart-shaped fronds look afloat on their dainty black stems. Its native to southern Asia and has become very popular at nurseries and garden stores. This plant loves high humidity and is ideal for terrariums. Other names for this plant include Tongue fern, Heart Leaf fern, and Hearts Tongue. Best Locations For Growing Heart FernThe Heart Fern is a perfect plant for a terrarium or fairy garden. It will need a warm, moist environment to thrive. To boost humidity, consider placing your Heart Fern in a bathroom or near the kitchen sink. You could even put it under a glass dome for an elegant look. Heart Fern RequirementsThe Heart Fern requires indirect sunlight. In nature, its found in partial shade under the forest canopy. Avoid bright, direct sunlight with this plant as it may scorch the leaves. Heart Fern CareMaintain a high humidity level and moist (not soggy) soil for best results with this fern. Its soil should be fast draining but able to retain moisture. Watering Heart Fern PlantsThis plant is susceptible to root rot so make sure it isnt sitting in stagnant water. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, about every week. In a terrarium, the Heart Fern might need watering every two weeks depending on how high the humidity is inside the enclosure. Feeding Heart Fern PlantsFerns such as the Heart Leaf do not need frequent fertilizing. Use a general-purpose fertilizer for houseplants at half the recommended strength of the manufacturer.

Heart Fern InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: LowHabit: MoundedGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 16 inchesMature Spread: 12 inchesFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: Glossy GreenTemperature: 60 - 85F (16 - 29C)Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%)Common Name: Heart FernOther Name(s): Heart-Leaf FernScientific Name: Hemionitis arifoliaPlant Type: House Plant