Rabbits Foot Fern (Davallia sp.) as Propagation Material

Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia (includes rabbit's foot ferns — Davallia is the sole genus of Davalliaceae)

Botanical/Binomial Name: Davallia sp.
Meaning of Name:
Davallia, after the 18th century Swiss botanist E. Davall; and
species unknown

Common Names: Rabbit’s foot fern, Hare’s foot fern, Deer’s foot fern, Squirrel’s foot fern, Ball fern

Botanical Characteristics: Herbaceous | Creeping Perennial | Rhizomatous | Evergreen | Frost tender
Propagation: Division of rhizomes | Layering

Item Description:
PROPAGATION MATERIAL PROVIDED ON REQUEST
Davallia can be purchased here if in stock.

The price listed here for propagation material is an indication only. The actual price may vary depending on your requirements. I am most happy to discuss your needs with you, and supply accordingly.

Plant Description:
Davallia ferns are epiphytic (growing on trees without harming them) or epipetric (growing on the surface of rocks). They are especially known for their furry creeping rhizomes resembling animals’ feet, hence the ferns are often referred to as ‘rabbit’s foot fern’, ‘hare’s foot fern’, ‘deer’s foot fern’ , and ‘squirrel’s foot fern’. Another name is ‘ball fern’, after the rhizomes’ habit of growing over and around pots to create a ball-like shape.

The rhizomes are aerial but some will root down for anchorage.

Growing Information:
Davallia ferns are very low-care plants which requires nothing more than a moist, shady environment and occasional light fertilising. They will cover any moist shady patches with ease via their creeping nature.

Davallia are very easy to propagate by division and layering. Simply break or cut a piece of rhizome containing at least one frond, and partially cover the rhizome with a moist well-draining medium. More fronds will appear as this rhizome settles, grows and spreads.