Humata tyermanii on lava rock
bear's foot fern on lava rock
- lava rock & tray
- £28.49 £37.99
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- Position: bright, indirect light
- Rate of growth: average
- Hardiness: tender (indoors only)
- Current height: approximately 18cm (+ or - 10% including the pot)
This pretty fern produces softly hairy root-like rhizomes, which as its common name suggests, look a little like a hare’s foot. That's why growing it in this way (perched on top of a chunk of lava) is really effective, as not only does it show off these rhizomes really well, but the fresh green fronds also look fantastic against the dark-coloured stone. It will flourish in a brightly lit spot (away from direct sunlight), and as it loves high humidity, it's happiest in bathrooms or kitchens. Please keep in mind that each piece of lava will vary in shape, so it will not look exactly like the piece in the photo. - Home care: It is vital to keep the tray three-quarters full of water at all times or the plant will be unlikely to survive. The plant takes up water via capillary action, with the porous rock soaking up moisture which is then absorbed by the plant’s roots. Avoid placing the plant in direct sunlight as this will quickly deplete the store of water, and ideally use only filtered or rain water to prevent limescale turning the rock white. Mist the leaves regularly with water to improve the humidity around the plant, and feed with a diluted liquid fertiliser (only one quarter the recommended strength), when watering from late spring to early autumn. Maintain temperatures above 15°C.
