Rabbit's foot fern care

Davallia fejeensis needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Davallia fejeensis
Other names: Hare's foot fern, Squirrel's foot fern
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright, indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun.
Soil check: Every 3 to 6 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a light, airy mix: potting soil with orchid bark and perlite. Use a shallow pot.

Do not bury the furry rhizomes. Let them grow on top of the soil.
Crisp, brown fronds mean dry soil or dry air. Water more often and raise humidity.
Do not let the pot stand in water. The rhizomes rot.
Some fronds fall in winter. This is normal if new ones grow in spring.

Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.