Davalliaceae
Davallia fejeensis
Bring instant tropical texture to your space with the Rabbit’s Foot Fern. Its airy, lace-like fronds and charming fuzzy “feet” spill over the pot for a premium, layered look on shelves, counters, or hanging displays. With medium indirect light, steady moisture, and a touch of humidity, it stays fresh and full—an elegant, pet-friendly green statement for homes and offices.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Rabbit’s Foot Fern
Botanical Name: Davallia fejeensis
Former Name: Not available
Plant Type: Fern (Pteridophyte)
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0400
Alternative Names:
فجير مائي
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia
Species: D. fejeensis
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to the tropical rainforests of Fiji and surrounding South Pacific islands. Commonly found growing epiphytically on tree trunks, rocks, and in humus-rich forest floors. Widely cultivated and naturalized in warm, humid regions worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
Rhizomes: Creeping, hairy, fuzzy “feet” that are pale brown to reddish-brown and form a dense mat over pot edges.
Fronds: Bipinnate to tripinnate, fine-textured, lace-like with delicate segments; light to medium green in color.
Habit: Trailing or cascading, ideal for hanging baskets or elevated displays.
5. Size & Dimensions
Mature Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in).
Mature Spread: 30–60 cm (12–24 in) when rhizomes trail.
Frond Length: 15–45 cm (6–18 in).
Pot Size Recommendation: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) diameter for young plants; can be moved to 15–20 cm (6–8 in) as it matures.
6. Light Requirements
Bright, indirect or filtered light. Tolerates medium light; avoid direct sun which can scorch fronds. Can survive in lower light but with reduced vigor.
7. Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 1–2 cm (0.5–1 in) of potting mix begins to dry. Increase frequency in warm months; reduce slightly in winter. Mist fronds regularly to maintain humidity.
8. Soil & Potting
Use a well-draining, rich organic mix. Ideal components: peat moss or coconut coir, perlite, orchid bark, and a small amount of loam. Repot every 1–2 years in spring to refresh medium and divide overcrowded rhizomes.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Optimal Temperature: 18–24 °C (65–75 °F).
Minimum Temperature: 15–16 °C (59–61 °F).
Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60–80%). Benefits from regular misting, pebble tray, or humidifier in drier environments.
10. Fertilization
Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer at half strength every 4–6 weeks during the active growing season (spring through summer). Do not fertilize in winter when growth slows.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Care Level: Moderate. Requires consistent moisture and humidity monitoring. Trim away yellow or brown fronds to encourage new growth. Keep rhizomes trimmed to prevent overcrowding.
12. Growth & Propagation
Propagation Method: Division of rhizomes. In spring, remove plant from pot, cut healthy rhizome sections with fronds and roots attached, and replant in fresh mix. Spore propagation is possible but more advanced.
13. Common Problems
Brown or crispy frond tips: Low humidity, underwatering, or exposure to direct sunlight.
Yellowing fronds & root rot: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Pests: Mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites—inspect regularly and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
14. Benefits & Uses
Ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, terrariums, or as a tabletop accent. Adds soft, tropical texture and improves indoor humidity. Pet-friendly choice for homes and offices. Enhances air quality by removing pollutants.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans according to ASPCA and common horticultural references. Safe for households with pets and children.
Davallia fejeensis
Bring instant tropical texture to your space with the Rabbit’s Foot Fern. Its airy, lace-like fronds and charming fuzzy “feet” spill over the pot for a premium, layered look on shelves, counters, or hanging displays. With medium indirect light, steady moisture, and a touch of humidity, it stays fresh and full—an elegant, pet-friendly green statement for homes and offices.
1. Basic Identification
Common Name: Rabbit’s Foot Fern
Botanical Name: Davallia fejeensis
Former Name: Not available
Plant Type: Fern (Pteridophyte)
Plant Code / SKU: PLT-0400
Alternative Names:
فجير مائي
2. Taxonomy & Classification
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Davalliaceae
Genus: Davallia
Species: D. fejeensis
3. Origin & Distribution
Native to the tropical rainforests of Fiji and surrounding South Pacific islands. Commonly found growing epiphytically on tree trunks, rocks, and in humus-rich forest floors. Widely cultivated and naturalized in warm, humid regions worldwide.
4. Visual Characteristics
Rhizomes: Creeping, hairy, fuzzy “feet” that are pale brown to reddish-brown and form a dense mat over pot edges.
Fronds: Bipinnate to tripinnate, fine-textured, lace-like with delicate segments; light to medium green in color.
Habit: Trailing or cascading, ideal for hanging baskets or elevated displays.
5. Size & Dimensions
Mature Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in).
Mature Spread: 30–60 cm (12–24 in) when rhizomes trail.
Frond Length: 15–45 cm (6–18 in).
Pot Size Recommendation: 10–15 cm (4–6 in) diameter for young plants; can be moved to 15–20 cm (6–8 in) as it matures.
6. Light Requirements
Bright, indirect or filtered light. Tolerates medium light; avoid direct sun which can scorch fronds. Can survive in lower light but with reduced vigor.
7. Watering Needs
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 1–2 cm (0.5–1 in) of potting mix begins to dry. Increase frequency in warm months; reduce slightly in winter. Mist fronds regularly to maintain humidity.
8. Soil & Potting
Use a well-draining, rich organic mix. Ideal components: peat moss or coconut coir, perlite, orchid bark, and a small amount of loam. Repot every 1–2 years in spring to refresh medium and divide overcrowded rhizomes.
9. Temperature & Humidity
Optimal Temperature: 18–24 °C (65–75 °F).
Minimum Temperature: 15–16 °C (59–61 °F).
Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60–80%). Benefits from regular misting, pebble tray, or humidifier in drier environments.
10. Fertilization
Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer at half strength every 4–6 weeks during the active growing season (spring through summer). Do not fertilize in winter when growth slows.
11. Maintenance & Care Level
Care Level: Moderate. Requires consistent moisture and humidity monitoring. Trim away yellow or brown fronds to encourage new growth. Keep rhizomes trimmed to prevent overcrowding.
12. Growth & Propagation
Propagation Method: Division of rhizomes. In spring, remove plant from pot, cut healthy rhizome sections with fronds and roots attached, and replant in fresh mix. Spore propagation is possible but more advanced.
13. Common Problems
Brown or crispy frond tips: Low humidity, underwatering, or exposure to direct sunlight.
Yellowing fronds & root rot: Overwatering or poor drainage.
Pests: Mealybugs, scale insects, spider mites—inspect regularly and treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
14. Benefits & Uses
Ideal for hanging baskets, shelves, terrariums, or as a tabletop accent. Adds soft, tropical texture and improves indoor humidity. Pet-friendly choice for homes and offices. Enhances air quality by removing pollutants.
15. Toxicity & Safety
Non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans according to ASPCA and common horticultural references. Safe for households with pets and children.