Davallia fejeensis · Rabbit's Foot Fern

The pot shows a small fern with finely divided, lacy tripinnate fronds and a fuzzy, light-brown creeping rhizome visible crawling along the soil surface near the center of the pot — this fuzzy rhizome is the classic 'rabbit's foot' feature that gives the plant its common name. The delicate, feathery frond texture and low, spreading growth habit are consistent with Davallia fejeensis. However, without a clearer close-up of the rhizome scales and frond pinnae, I can't rule out closely related look-alikes such as Davallia mariesii, Davallia trichomanoides, or Humata tyermanii (white rabbit's foot fern), which have similar fuzzy rhizomes and lacy foliage. A close-up photo of the rhizome hairs/scales and frond undersides (sori pattern) would help confirm the exact species.

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Light

Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sun which can scorch the delicate fronds.

Water

Water when the top of the soil/moss feels dry, keeping the rhizomes barely moist -- do not let them sit soggy.

Nutrients

Dilute balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring through fall; skip in winter.

Repotting

Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the furry rhizomes outgrow the container -- use a shallow, wide pot since rhizomes creep along the surface.

Soil media

Very well-draining, airy mix -- orchid bark mixed with peat/coir and perlite works well; can also be mounted or grown in a hanging basket to let rhizomes ramble.

Temp & humidity

65-80F; high humidity (50-70%+) -- mist regularly or use a pebble tray/humidifier, especially indoors.

Temperature range

🌡️ 65-80F

Humidity range

💦 50-70%

Care group

🏷️ Bright & Humid

Toxicity

No known toxicity concerns for pets or people.

Pests & diseases

Generally trouble-free; watch for scale and mealybugs, and root/rhizome rot if kept too wet or in poorly draining media.

Propagation

Division of the fuzzy rhizomes -- cut a healthy rhizome section with fronds attached and pin it onto moist media until it roots.

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