bear's foot fern
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A tender fern usually grown as a houseplant. The fronds are triangular in outline, dark green and very finely divided. Furry, silvery rhizomes creep across the surface then dangle over the sides of the container
Scientific classification
- Species
- bear's foot fern (Humata tyermanii)
- Genus
- Humata
- Family
- Davalliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bear's foot fern
Distribution map
Southern Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bear's foot fern
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bear's foot fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
Pruning
PruningRemove dead or damaged fronds as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from spores or by division
Growing
GrowingGrow indoors or under glass in a multipurpose compost or a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sharp sand, and 3 parts leaf mould, in bright filtered light, with high humidity
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Can suffer from scale insects
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