Davallia trichomanoides

black rabbit’s foot fern
Deciduous in nature, brief defoliation normal. Epiphytic, good basket or mounted plant. Wants to partially dry out.
height 8–12in
width 10–14in
tolerates Pots
water
needs
Moderate – High
water
info
This plant wants water when the top of the soil is dry, but you can still feel moisture just below the surface. This plant will often fall into a once-a-week watering cycle, but remember that your watering should be based on the moisture left in the soil, which will depend partly on the moisture in the room and the weather outside. The soil ‘surface’‘ goes a bit deeper for larger pots; for example, a plant in a 14-inch diameter pot should dry out a couple of inches deep before you water it, while a plant in a 4-inch pot will only want to dry out in the top ½ inch or so of soil.
hardy
to
45F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Orchid Bark
fertilizing Acid 1/2 Strength
origin Indonesia
california
native
No
sunset
zones
17, 23, 24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Thin out dead leaves to keep the plant tidy.
Epiphytic fern is good for mounting or growing on other trunking plants or rocks.