rabbitfoot fern

ray · #1 (**permalink**) 08-15-2006, 08:33 PM

anyone had any luck with this type of fern.a friend gave me 3 cuttings today

Marty · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-2006, 11:22 PM

It's growing nicely in my tank. It tends to spread like a weed. I don't keep it too wet, but it dips its roots into the substrate which is wet

Tindomul1of9 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-16-2006, 09:44 PM

I ahve two, i place them in heavy shade. I hade one exposed to an astounding 40 watts of light (Im being sarcastic), and it quickly got burn on the leaves. You can use it to fill in space under bigger plants.

HOYTA · #4 (**permalink**) 11-13-2006, 09:26 AM

good question! i've had two die on me... i think it was from the light issue!

harrywitmore · #5 (**permalink**) 01-12-2007, 06:20 PM

Davallia (Rabbits foot ferns) actually can take a fair amount of light and on the dry side. Remember they are epiphytes and should not be planted in a constantly moist mixture. Benign neglect is a key for this Genus. They do love high humidity.

Tindomul1of9 · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2007, 12:01 AM

Hi Harry, Nice to see you around this place!

harrywitmore · #7 (**permalink**) 01-14-2007, 07:42 AM

Thanks for have me. I recently semi retired and have a little more time to spend talking plants so I plan to be more active.