Annual – Heart Fern
Heart fern
Botanical name: hemionitis arifolia
Beginner friendly?: moderate
Average size at maturity: 6-12 inches in height with a 12-18 inch spread
Hardy zone: 10-11
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by division in the spring or fall months, or propagate by spore reproduction during the summer months
Landscape use: shade garden, container plant, porch accent plant, terrarium plant
Special features: shade tolerant, drought tolerant, pet safe
Light needs: less than 2 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering periods
Fertilizing instructions : optional slow-release fertilizer application at the time of planting
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: clay, loam
Companion plants: spider plant, pothos, pilea, fittonia, hostas, astilbe, bleeding heart
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and petsÂ
Invasive species: no
