Golden Leather Fern (Acrostichum Aureum) is a perennial fern in the Pteridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires very high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Acrostichum aureum is a large evergreen mangrove fern growing up to 3 meters tall, thriving in tropical and subtropical wetlands and mangrove forests.

Golden Leather Fern
Acrostichum Aureum
Acrostichum aureum is a large evergreen mangrove fern growing up to 3 meters tall, thriving in tropical and subtropical wetlands and mangrove forests.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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