Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Davalliaceae
Botanical Name
DAVALLIA sinensis
Plant Common Name
Rabbit's Foot Fern
General Description
Given their common name for their fuzzy creeping rhizomes (ground-level stems), hare’s-foot ferns are evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials found throughout the Asian tropics. Many are epiphytic or lithophytic, forming large clumps on trees or rocks. This species, Davallia sinensis has the typical much-divided, soft fronds, gathered in a nodding clump.
In frost-free areas, give it bright shade and moist, highly organic, well-drained soil. Like most Hare's-foot ferns, it is an excellent subject for hanging baskets, bark slabs, or rocks. Give it an east-facing window or shady greenhouse.It does does best in humid conditions. 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
9 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Fern
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
1'-4' / 0.3m - 1.2m
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Width
1'-4' / 0.3m - 1.2m
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Native To
Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Spreading
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Self-Sowing
Yes
