Davallia trichomanoides
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Squirrel’s Foot Fern
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 1.5-2' x 2-2.5' |
| Exposure | Full, Partial Shade |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Special Features | Ground Cover |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Arching |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Plant Type | Fern |
Davallia trichomanoides is a visually fascinating plant with its furry rhizomes and delicate finely divided gray-green fronds. It is sometimes called Squirrel’s Foot Fern. It is an excellent choice for a basket. It grows as an epiphyte on tree branches in Malaysia New Guinea and Indonesia. Davallia is deciduous for a short time but it quickly grows new fronds. It requires ample water in the growing season and in the drier conditions of dormancy. When potted it’s important to keep the soil on the dry side but not ‘bone dry’.
