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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
🐾 Pet Safety
Pets: generally listed as non-toxic.
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Pets: generally listed as non-toxic
Rabbit's Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis)
Davallia fejeensis
Delicate lacy fronds paired with fuzzy creeping surface rhizomes.
$22.00
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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee
Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.
About This Botanical
The Rabbit's Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis) is an enchanting epiphytic fern native to the tropical islands of Fiji. It is celebrated for its finely divided, feathery green fronds and distinctive golden-brown furry rhizomes that playfully spill over the edges of the pot like little rabbit feet.
Unlike more finicky fern varieties, the Rabbit's Foot Fern is remarkably resilient and forgiving indoors, tolerating average household humidity better than delicate maidenhairs. It makes a stunning specimen for table planters, hanging baskets, or terrarium mounting.
Botanical Care Essentials
| Light | Medium to bright indirect, filtered sunlight. Avoid harsh direct sun which can scorch delicate fronds. |
| Water | Keep potting mix lightly, evenly moist. Water when top 1/2 inch of soil feels dry. Mist surface rhizomes regularly. |
| Humidity | Moderate to high humidity (50–70%). Tolerates standard home humidity but thrives near humidifiers. |
| Temperature | 65°F to 80°F (18°C–27°C). Protect from cold drafts below 55°F. |
| Substrate | Lightweight, well-draining potting blend rich in peat moss, coco coir, and perlite. Never bury surface rhizomes. |
🐾 Pet-Safe & Non-Toxic:
The ASPCA lists Davallia ferns as non-toxic to dogs and cats, making this plant a completely pet-friendly choice for your living space.
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
📖 The Botanical Journal & Horticultural Guides
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.
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