James Burghardt
Family
Davalliaceae
Botanical Name
DAVALLIA fejeensis
Plant Common Name
Rabbit's Foot Fern
General Description
This elegant evergreen fern derives its common name from its fuzzy exposed rhizomes (creeping stems), which anchor it to trees and rocks in its native Polynesia.
The mid-green, triangular, arching fronds arise from a network of long, exposed, silver-furred rhizomes. The fronds are lacily divided into numerous pinnate segments. Selections such as 'Plumosa' have especially finely divided, feathery fronds.
This fern likes bright shade, humidity, even moisture, and frost-free temperatures. It is an excellent subject for hanging baskets, bark slabs, or rocks. Indoors, grow it in an east-facing window or warm shady greenhouse. Propagation is by spores or by division of the clumps.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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Plant Type
Fern
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
8"-20" / 20.3cm - 50.8cm
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Width
16"-60" / 40.6cm - 152.4cm
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Native To
Polynesia
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
No
