Squirrel's Foot Fern

Davallia Trichomanoides

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Overview

The Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia trichomanoides) is a fascinating epiphytic fern known for its distinctive, furry rhizomes resembling squirrel's feet that creep over the soil surface. This ornamental plant prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in well-draining soil with high humidity. It typically reaches a height of 12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches, making it an excellent choice for a hanging basket or a shade garden accent.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — The Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia trichomanoides) is a fascinating epiphytic fern known for its distinctive

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — furry rhizomes resembling squirrel's feet that creep over the soil surface

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — This ornamental plant prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in well-draining soil with high humidity

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — It typically reaches a height of 12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — making it an excellent choice for a hanging basket or a shade garden accent

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — scientifically known as Davallia trichomanoides

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polypodiaceae

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Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — The Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia trichomanoides) is a fascinating epiphytic fern known for its distinctive

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — furry rhizomes resembling squirrel's feet that creep over the soil surface

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — This ornamental plant prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in well-draining soil with high humidity

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — It typically reaches a height of 12 inches and spreads up to 18 inches

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — making it an excellent choice for a hanging basket or a shade garden accent

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — scientifically known as Davallia trichomanoides

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