Davallia Species, Black Rabbit's Foot Fern, Hare's Foot Fern, Squirrel's Foot Fern

Davalliatrichomanoides

Genus
Davallia (dav-VAL-ee-uh)
Species
trichomanoides (trik-oh-may-NOY-deez)
Synonym
Davallia barbata
Davallia cylindrica
Davallia decora
Davallia dissecta
Davallia fructuosa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pine Level, Alabama

Troy, Alabama

Gilroy, California

Hayward, California

Knights Landing, California

Merced, California

Rio Linda, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

Santa Monica, California

Middletown, Connecticut

Bartow, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Deland, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Saint Cloud, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

Honomu, Hawaii

Hollywood, South Carolina

Baytown, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Spring, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

7
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0
neutral
0
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DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | October 2010 | positive

Got mine as two tiny little shoots last year. Kept potting them up and now they are in a 14 in, wire basket and their 'feet" hang over th...Read More

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Hayward, CA | July 2006 | positive

One of the easiest ferns to grow outdoors,That is the only way I have kept them. Shade, water, and protection from the elements are all ...Read More

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Providence, RI | July 2004 | positive

I have had one for 23 years, and it has thrived, made new plants, and been a wonderful friend.

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Northwest, MO (Zone 5a) | May 2004 | positive

I grow this plant indoors only. It stays in a north facing window and does very well. Water about once per week. I have had mine for a...Read More

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| October 2003 | positive

I grow about twelve of these beautifull ferns in the Central Valley of California. The hot Summers (over 100degrees) are hard on them, b...Read More

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Middletown, CT | June 2003 | positive

A great unique plant. Grows well in fluorescent light. Lives inside, 24 hour shop with light on most of the time. It's flourished in th...Read More

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Jonesboro, GA (Zone 7b) | August 2002 | positive

Interesting fern with hairy type rhizomes. These tropical ferns make excellant baskets for patios or under trees in summmer. Its best t...Read More

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