Heart Leaf Fern – Hemionitis Arifolia

Now here is a plant with a sweet heart. Learn how to care for heart leaf fern, one of the lovliest ferns out there.
It?s not hard to guess why Hemionitis arifolia got its common name, heart leaf fern. The heart-shaped foliage is a dead giveaway.
Besides the wonderful leaf shape, this fern has another thing that sets it apart from most. Its leaves start as black string-like stems covered in thin hair that eventually protrude to reveal a small leaf. Unlike other ferns that grow from a crozier that uncoils, the leaf continuously grows into a matured form.The leaves grow into a heart shape with a maximum size of 2 to 3 inches long. These are perfect as gift plants for loved ones.