 It can grow in full sun or in deep shade and it has been found that the mangrove "Rhizophora mucronata" can regenerate in dense stands of the fern.The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species lists the golden leather fern as being of "Least Concern"" because it is common, is fast growing, regenerates easily and has few threats.It grows vigorously in disturbed areas of mangrove forest and may be difficult to eradicate.