Black Rabbitsfoot Fern
Davallia trichomanoides
- Native to:
- Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Davallia
- Species:
- Davallia trichomanoides
- USDA Symbol:
- DATR
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 - 6.5 (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 medium and high humidity; no stratification needed.