Leatherleaf, Leather Fern, Baker Fern

Triangular-shaped fronds with distinctively lobed foliage; uniform, rounded raised markings on the undersides of leaflets are reproductive spores, not insects Colors  Dark to light green, depending on freshness Availability  Year round Vase life  Medium Care and handling  Keep covered in a plastic bag and in the cooler to maintain high humidity; add water for additional humidity, as needed Design tips  Versatile, can be used in any design style; to give it a more finished appearance and increase vase life, spray with leaf shine Corsage use  Often used; floral tape to individual flowers; hair pin method    Table of contents    HORT 107 home page

Leatherleaf, Leather Fern, Baker Fern Rumohra adiantiformis See another image of leatherleaf