deer's foot fern
Also known as: Canary Island hare's foot fern; hare's foot fern
A spreading, deciduous fern with thick, scaly rhizomes and broad, finely-divided fronds 20cm to 50cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- deer's foot fern (Davallia canariensis)
- Genus
- Davallia
- Family
- Davalliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of deer's foot fern
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of deer's foot fern
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deer's foot fern care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationDivide rhizomes in spring, ensuring each division has roots
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass, or as a houseplant, in equal parts coarse leaf mould or peat substitute, moss, bark, sharp sand, charcoal and pine needles. Requires bright, indirect light and high humidity
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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