Species Name: Hemionitis arifolia 

Common name(s): Heart leaf fern, Tongue fern

Defining Characteristics: 

• Unique species of the Fern family; Pteridaceae; with heart-shaped fronds on dark stems
• Small, compact fern great for smaller spaces
• Can be grown as an epiphyte or in soil

Recommended Pot Size: Small 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Between 65-80°

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)  Moderate (30-70%)  Humid (70-100%) 

Watering frequency:  Water regularly, drought tolerant but prefers consistently moist soil

Lighting:     Full Shade    Partial Shade     Full Sun 

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height: 6-8”

Origin: Southeast Asia, Southern India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Southern China 

Regional locality: Moist areas with high humidity. Often found growing on rocks and crevices with partial shade

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Set in a tray of pebbles under the pot and fill with water to increase humidity around the plant if needed.

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.