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

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.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
very high
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, saline
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:erosion control, habitat creation, groundcover

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Golden Leather Fern

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

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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Taxonomy

Family:Pteridaceae
Genus:Acrostichum