About
A tender fern usually grown as a houseplant. The fronds are triangular in outline, dark green and very finely dissected. Furry, silvery rhizomes creep across the surface then dangle over the sides of the container.
About the genus
Humata includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1B
Plant details
Plant typeFerns, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toS Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow 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
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds as necessary
PropagationPropagate from spores or by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free