Davallia trichomanoides

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Squirrel's Foot Fern

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Greg Applegate

 

Description

This tender evergreen fern produces furry rhizomes which creep up and over the sides of its container. It should be grown in partial to fully shaded areas. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.