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Rabbit's Foot Fern, Golden Polypody
Davallia fejeensis

Davalliaceae (formerly Polypodiaceae)

Thin leathery fronds with a bluish color; creeping rhizomes covered with rusty colored scales which look like hair.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Use: pot plant

Exposure: medium

Flower Color: n/a

Blooming Period:

Height: 11/2 feet

Width: same

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Keep soil slightly damp; bright indirect light; responds to cooler night temperatures; creeping rhizomes give the plant its unusual name.

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