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White Rabbit's Foot Fern

Davallia tyermannii

Other known names: White rabbit's foot · Bear's foot fern · Humata tyermannii

A compact fern with silvery furry rhizomes that creep over the pot edge.

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LightMedium to bright indirect lightWaterKeep evenly moist but never saturatedDifficultyIntermediateSafetyNon-toxic

Non-toxic. This is not a guarantee of safety. Avoid eating houseplants and contact a veterinarian or poison service if exposure causes symptoms.

Care

Light
Medium to bright indirect light
Water
Keep evenly moist but never saturated
Growing medium
Airy, organic, moisture-retentive fern mix
Feeding
Very dilute balanced feed during active growth
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
High

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Characteristics

A compact fern with silvery furry rhizomes that creep over the pot edge.

Names & botanical identity

Accepted name
Davallia tyermannii
Plant group
Ferns
Other known names
White rabbit's foot · Bear's foot fern · Humata tyermannii
Safety
Non-toxic
This is not a guarantee of safety. Avoid eating houseplants and contact a veterinarian or poison service if exposure causes symptoms.

Growth

Growth habit
Clumping or creeping frond-forming plant
Native range
Humid forests worldwide
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
High
Difficulty
Intermediate

Propagation

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History & lineage

White Rabbit's Foot Fern is recorded botanically as Davallia tyermannii. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.

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