Tropicals
Davallia fejeensis
Rabbit’s foot fern · hanging basket
Fine, lacy fronds rise from fuzzy creeping rhizomes that spill over the pot like rabbit feet. A hanging basket shows both the foliage and the unusual rhizomes. It handles household humidity better than many ferns, though humid conditions produce its best growth.
At a glance
- Water
- Let the top ½ in. dry; keep the rest moist
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Mature size
- Length: Fronds about 18–24 in.
Sizes & prices
- 8"$29.99
- 8" 24'$34.99
- 8" 2024$34.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Dry air
- More tolerant than many ferns; higher humidity improves appearance.
Pet safety
- Cats & dogs
- Listed as non-toxic by ASPCA; chewing any plant may still cause stomach upset.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Lacy green fronds and fuzzy creeping rhizomes.
Growing & care
- Soil
- Organic-rich potting mix with good drainage.
- Rhizomes
- Leave creeping rhizomes on the surface rather than burying them.
- Winter
- Keep above 55°F.
- Propagation
- Root short rhizome sections with a frond attached.
- Pests
- Check for mites, mealybugs and scale.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0
Image notes: Davallia fejeensis. Available sizes and selections vary. Uncropped.
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.