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Deersfoot ferns (Davallia)
Also known as : Hare's foot ferns, Ball ferns
The deersfoot ferns are an unusual little fern that is popularly grown as a houseplant. The name of this plant, Rabbit foot fern, does not refer to its fronds, but rather to its fuzzy stems that resemble rabbit's feet which look and function like roots but typically grow above ground. Because these distinctive structures can often grow to be quite long, deersfoot fernss are usually grown in hanging baskets.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Deersfoot ferns
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Attributes of Deersfoot ferns
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Deersfoot ferns
Distribution of Deersfoot ferns
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Distribution Map of Deersfoot ferns
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Deersfoot ferns
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Deersfoot ferns or ‘Rabbit’s Foot Fern’, prefers humid conditions, indirect light and well-drained soil containing humus. They enjoy cooler temperatures, around 15-21°C. Their delicate fronds require careful handling. Common challenges include spider mites and leaf spotting caused by overwatering or poor circulation. Deersfoot ferns can tolerate cooler winters but requires increased humidity. During summer, it needs more frequent watering. When transitioning seasons, its fronds may shrivel, indicating a need for adjustment in care.
How to Water Deersfoot ferns?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Deersfoot ferns?
How to Propagate Deersfoot ferns?
How to Plant Deersfoot ferns?
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8 most common species：
Fiji davallia
Fiji davallia (Davallia fejeensis) is a plant species native to the Fiji islands in the geographic Oceania region. Fiji davallia grows on trees or within rock crevices. This species is also known as the rabbit's foot fern.
Squirrel's-Foot Fern
Squirrel's-Foot Fern is generally found in China and Japan. Like its relatives, the squirrel's-Foot Fern grows out of fuzzy rhizomes that resemble animal’s feet, giving the plant its common name. These ferns can be grown indoors as houseplants.
Deer-foot fern
It is a spreading, deciduous fern with thick, scaly rhizomes and broad, finely-divided fronds, it grows up to 50 cm tall and 1 m broad.
Black rabbit's foot fern
Davallia trichomanoides, also known as black rabbit's foot fern, is a fern in the family Davalliaceae which is found in Malaysia. Its height is from 15 to 45 cm. Partial or full shade is required for the growth of it. It can survive in dryness.
Davallia perdurans
Davallia perdurans is characterized by its feathery, fern-like fronds which sprawl elegantly from a central point. Its delicate leaves provide a lush appearance, often gracing the nooks of rocky habitats where it anchors firmly via a dense network of furry rhizomes. These root structures enable davallia perdurans to persist in demanding environments, showcasing a resilience implied by its name, 'perdurans'.
Rabbit's-foot fern
You will usually only see rabbit's-foot fern on trees because it's an epiphyte, or plant that dwells only on other plants. But whilst this plant prefers large trees, you can sometimes find it in urban environments in the tropics.Davallia denticulata is named for Edmond Davall, an 18th-century Swiss botanist.
Davallia repens
Davallia repens is a perennial fern known for its repens, meaning creeping, nature. Its fronds sprout from widely spreading rhizomes that often exhibit a furry appearance due to dense scales. Adapting to various environments, davallia repens typically favors shaded, humid conditions. Its delicate, divided leaves form a lace-like canopy, making it a sought-after species for ornamental shade gardens. Its growth form allows it to blanket the forest floor or drape over rocks, showcasing both resilience and beauty.
giant hare's foot fern
Giant hare's foot fern is a robust fern with leathery, divided leaves forming a dense clump, suggesting resilience and adaptability. Its rhizomes are thick and woolly, creeping over the soil or rock surfaces from which the plant often emerges, indicative of its preference for well-drained environments. The impressive fronds give it a lush, prehistoric appearance, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens or as an epiphyte in tree branches.
All Species of Deersfoot ferns
Fiji davallia
Fiji davallia
Fiji davallia (Davallia fejeensis) is a plant species native to the Fiji islands in the geographic Oceania region. Fiji davallia grows on trees or within rock crevices. This species is also known as the rabbit's foot fern.
Squirrel's-Foot Fern
Squirrel's-Foot Fern
Squirrel's-Foot Fern is generally found in China and Japan. Like its relatives, the squirrel's-Foot Fern grows out of fuzzy rhizomes that resemble animal’s feet, giving the plant its common name. These ferns can be grown indoors as houseplants.
Deer-foot fern
Deer-foot fern
It is a spreading, deciduous fern with thick, scaly rhizomes and broad, finely-divided fronds, it grows up to 50 cm tall and 1 m broad.
Black rabbit's foot fern
Black rabbit's foot fern
Davallia trichomanoides, also known as black rabbit's foot fern, is a fern in the family Davalliaceae which is found in Malaysia. Its height is from 15 to 45 cm. Partial or full shade is required for the growth of it. It can survive in dryness.
Davallia perdurans
Davallia perdurans
Davallia perdurans is characterized by its feathery, fern-like fronds which sprawl elegantly from a central point. Its delicate leaves provide a lush appearance, often gracing the nooks of rocky habitats where it anchors firmly via a dense network of furry rhizomes. These root structures enable davallia perdurans to persist in demanding environments, showcasing a resilience implied by its name, 'perdurans'.
Rabbit's-foot fern
Rabbit's-foot fern
You will usually only see rabbit's-foot fern on trees because it's an epiphyte, or plant that dwells only on other plants. But whilst this plant prefers large trees, you can sometimes find it in urban environments in the tropics.Davallia denticulata is named for Edmond Davall, an 18th-century Swiss botanist.
Davallia repens
Davallia repens
Davallia repens is a perennial fern known for its repens, meaning creeping, nature. Its fronds sprout from widely spreading rhizomes that often exhibit a furry appearance due to dense scales. Adapting to various environments, davallia repens typically favors shaded, humid conditions. Its delicate, divided leaves form a lace-like canopy, making it a sought-after species for ornamental shade gardens. Its growth form allows it to blanket the forest floor or drape over rocks, showcasing both resilience and beauty.
giant hare's foot fern
giant hare's foot fern
Giant hare's foot fern is a robust fern with leathery, divided leaves forming a dense clump, suggesting resilience and adaptability. Its rhizomes are thick and woolly, creeping over the soil or rock surfaces from which the plant often emerges, indicative of its preference for well-drained environments. The impressive fronds give it a lush, prehistoric appearance, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens or as an epiphyte in tree branches.
White rabbit's foot fern
White rabbit's foot fern
White rabbit's foot fern is a fern named for William Griffith (1810–1845), a British physician and botanist who was president of Calcutta Botanic Garden. This species is often called white rabbit's foot because of the fur-like coating of fine hairs that cover its leaves. This popular pot and garden plant is a rhizome that grows happily as an epiphyte and thrives outside direct sunlight, reflecting its forest origin.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Deersfoot ferns
Davallia
Also known as: Hare's foot ferns, Ball ferns
The deersfoot ferns are an unusual little fern that is popularly grown as a houseplant. The name of this plant, Rabbit foot fern, does not refer to its fronds, but rather to its fuzzy stems that resemble rabbit's feet which look and function like roots but typically grow above ground. Because these distinctive structures can often grow to be quite long, deersfoot fernss are usually grown in hanging baskets.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Deersfoot ferns
Feedback
Attributes of Deersfoot ferns
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Deersfoot ferns
Distribution of Deersfoot ferns
Feedback
Distribution Map of Deersfoot ferns
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Deersfoot ferns
Feedback
Deersfoot ferns or ‘Rabbit’s Foot Fern’, prefers humid conditions, indirect light and well-drained soil containing humus. They enjoy cooler temperatures, around 15-21°C. Their delicate fronds require careful handling. Common challenges include spider mites and leaf spotting caused by overwatering or poor circulation. Deersfoot ferns can tolerate cooler winters but requires increased humidity. During summer, it needs more frequent watering. When transitioning seasons, its fronds may shrivel, indicating a need for adjustment in care.
How to Water Deersfoot ferns?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Deersfoot ferns?
How to Propagate Deersfoot ferns?
How to Plant Deersfoot ferns?
Exploring the Deersfoot ferns Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Fiji davallia
Fiji davallia (Davallia fejeensis) is a plant species native to the Fiji islands in the geographic Oceania region. Fiji davallia grows on trees or within rock crevices. This species is also known as the rabbit's foot fern.
Squirrel's-Foot Fern
Squirrel's-Foot Fern is generally found in China and Japan. Like its relatives, the squirrel's-Foot Fern grows out of fuzzy rhizomes that resemble animal’s feet, giving the plant its common name. These ferns can be grown indoors as houseplants.
Deer-foot fern
It is a spreading, deciduous fern with thick, scaly rhizomes and broad, finely-divided fronds, it grows up to 50 cm tall and 1 m broad.
Black rabbit's foot fern
Davallia trichomanoides, also known as black rabbit's foot fern, is a fern in the family Davalliaceae which is found in Malaysia. Its height is from 15 to 45 cm. Partial or full shade is required for the growth of it. It can survive in dryness.
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All Species of Deersfoot ferns
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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