Black Rabbit's Foot Fern Davallia Fejeensis

Black Rabbit's Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis)

Scientific name: Davallia Trichomanoides

Synonyms: Black Rabbit's Foot Fern, Squirrel Foot Fern

Plant Features

The Black Rabbit's Foot Fern may be a commoner in the indoor plant community but it has worked hard to earn it's place. As a resilient and easy care fern no plant collection is complete without this quirky little critter.

Davallia Trichomanoides is native to Malaysia where you will find it creeping along the ground as a groundcover or happily living in the nooks and crannies of trees and rocks soaking up nutrients and moisture from the warm damp air.

Growing Instructions

• Light: Medium to Bright Indirect light.

• Water: Keep evenly moist from Spring to Summer and allow the soil to reach dryness in cooler weather.

• Humidity: Medium to high humidity is recommended. Place in a warm moist location such as a bathroom or kitchen and spritz daily.

• Temperature: Ideal temperatures range between 21°C and 27°. Do not allow temperatures to drop below 18°C or frond drop and dormancy may occur.

• Soil: A well-draining moisture retentive soil is ideal for this Indoor plant variety.

• Fertilizer: For optimal growth, fertilize every 2 -3 weeks during the growing phase with an organic fertilizer formulated for ferns or a ¼ strength of a well-balanced general-purpose organic fertilizer.

Special Care

	Light Indoors: Highlight Indoors: Low light Indoors: Medium light Outside: Shade		Colors Green
	Water Constantly moist soil, Medium water needs		Special Features Purifies the air Super-easy to grow

How to care for and grow the beautiful and popular Black Rabbit's Foot Fern

Black Rabbit's Foot Fern (Black Rabbit's Foot Fern) is a beautiful and popular indoor fern. Here are some lessons and suggestions on caring for Black Rabbit's Foot Fern:

1. Environment and light

Black Rabbit's Foot Fern prefers bright but indirect light and is best placed in a bright indoor location, avoiding direct exposure to sunlight. Avoid placing it in an area that is too dark.

2. Temperature and Humidity

Black Rabbit's Foot Fern is adapted to warm indoor environments, with an optimal temperature range of 18-24 degrees Celsius. They also need high humidity to thrive. You can increase the humidity of the air by placing water trays around them or using a sprayer. Avoid exposing plants to cold or hot air.

3. Watering

Keeping the soil moist is key to the growth of Black Rabbit's Foot Fern. Make sure to water before the soil surface dries slightly, then water thoroughly. Avoid over-watering or leaving plants in an over-wet condition, which can lead to root rot. In winter, water less frequently, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

4. Soil and Fertilizer

Black Rabbit's Foot Fern prefers soil that is rich in organic matter and well drained. You can use a universal fern soil mixture suitable for indoor plants. Use a liquid fertilizer suitable for ferns every month, but reduce the amount of fertilizer used in winter.

5. Pruning and cleaning

If the leaves of Black Rabbit's Foot Fern turn yellow or wilt, you can prune them carefully. Dust on the leaves can be gently wiped with a damp cloth to keep the plant clean.

6. Propagation

You can propagate Black Rabbit's Foot Fern by dividing the plant. in spring or summer, carefully remove the plant and separate out the smaller side branches, then plant them in a new container. Make sure to provide proper humidity and light for the new divisions.

Remember that each plant has its own unique needs, so when caring for Black Rabbit's Foot Fern, watch closely to see how the plant responds and adjust as needed. Feel free to contact our horticulturists if needed!

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