Haresfoot Fern
Davallia pectinata
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Jawa, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Nom. rev.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Davallia
- Species:
- Davallia pectinata
- USDA Symbol:
- DAPE7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid environments typical of tropical forests
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Spores require moist, sterile conditions for germination; no stratification needed.