Humata heterophylla (Humata)

Humata heterophylla (Humata) green leaves close up touch hand reaching towards waxy foliage surface.
Humata heterophylla (Humata) green leaves with visible ridges being touched by a human hand.

Botanical names: Humata heterophylla, Davallia heterophylla

Common name: Humata

Family: Davalliaceae

Origin: Sumatra

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyEpiphyte plantWatering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Humata heterophylla is a low growing, creeping, epiphytic fern species, it grows and works well in terrariums, vivariums, and orchidariums, where, providing this fern receives enough moisture, it can rather beautifully cover the base, or the sides and background.

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Humata heterophylla (Humata) green leaves close up showing deep veins and textured surface.
Humata heterophylla (Humata) leaves with vibrant green color and visible parallel vein surface structure.
Humata heterophylla (Humata) green plant leaves close up showing waxy surface and textured veins
Humata heterophylla (Humata) green leaves spread out with textured surfaces in this close up capture.


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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/humata_heterophylla.htm