Rabbit’s Foot Fern Plant
Rabbit’s Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis) is a fern growing 6-12 inches tall, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with slow growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
6-12 in
Growth
0.3 to 0.5 m
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia, Australia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.1 to 0.2 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected fronds, neem oil spray Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil Increase humidity, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily an ornamental plant
· Helps purify air and reduce indoor toxins