Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In German
Leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In French
Leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In Spanish
leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In Greek
Leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In Polish
Leatherleaf
Tatsoi
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Tatsoi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Brassicales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Tatsoi
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf and Tatsoi Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Tatsoi are as follows:
Leatherleaf flower color:
Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leatherleaf and Tatsoi
Care of Leatherleaf and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.