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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 3–9Type Fern
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) — furry rhizomes resembling squirrel's feet that creep over the soil surfaceSquirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — The Squirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia trichomanoides) is a fascinating epiphytic fern known for its distinctiveSquirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — This ornamental plant prefers bright, indirect light and thrives in well-draining soil with high humiditySquirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — It typically reaches a height of 12 inches and spreads up to 18 inchesSquirrel's Foot Fern (Davallia Trichomanoides) — scientifically known as Davallia trichomanoidesDavallia Trichomanoides+19

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae

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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) — furry rhizomes resembling squirrel's feet that creep over the soil surface
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) — 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) — scientifically known as Davallia trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides
Davallia Trichomanoides

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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