ON THIS PLANT
A note from PlantMom
Kidney fern typically has good disease resistance and faces relatively few insect pests. Its care is considered difficult because it needs a moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots can rot if it is overwatered and the surroundings lack good ventilation. Kidney fern is suitable for people with some growing experience, as most people can keep it alive for a certain period. Still, it may struggle to thrive and its leaves can dry out and become less healthy over time.
— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Cardiomanes Reniforme.
Light
The kidney fern thrives in settings such as forest understories or rocky terrains that naturally provide shade. It favours Full Shade for sunlight conditions, although it's also capable of withstanding Partial Sun.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Cardiomanes
- Family
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 15 cm
- Mature Spread
- 10 cm to 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Native Area
- New Zealand