{"id":86687,"date":"2025-10-06T15:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/rabbits-foot-fern-davallia-tyermanni-17-cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T08:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T08:59:20","slug":"rabbits-foot-fern-davallia-tyermanni-17-cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/plants\/indoor-plants\/rabbits-foot-fern-davallia-tyermanni-17-cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Rabbit\u2019s Foot Fern – Davallia tyermanni (17 cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The D<\/em>avallia tyermannii<\/em> is, without a doubt, one of the most original and unexpected-looking plants. It\u2019s actually an epiphytic fern (meaning that in its natural habitat it grows supported on other plants, trees, or rocks). Its creeping rhizome grows along the surface (spilling out of pots and staying visible, as you can see in the photo) and is covered in scales and white or cream-coloured hairs. These silky aerial roots are soft to the touch and give the plant its common name, “Rabbit\u2019s Foot Fern”. It\u2019s also these roots that give this fern its absolutely unusual look. And besides its looks, it\u2019s non-toxic to pets. But that\u2019s not all: if you\u2019re superstitious and you\u2019ve got Rue, a Snake Plant, a ZZ Plant, a Protective Eye, or a Horseshoe at your front door… then add a Davallia tyermannii<\/em> to your collection of good-luck charms too. Better safe than sorry\u2014and this plant is strongly associated with good luck in Feng Shui.<\/p>\n

Scientific name<\/strong>: Davallia tyermanni<\/em>
Common names<\/strong>: Rabbit\u2019s Foot Fern, Portuguese Lace Fern, White Rabbit\u2019s Foot Fern, White Hare’s Foot Fern
Family<\/strong>: Davalliaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: South and Southeast China
Category<\/strong>: Indoor plant
Altura aproximada<\/strong>: 30cm
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 17 cm<\/p>\n

CUIDADOS<\/strong>
Light<\/strong>: Bright, indirect moderate light or partial shade (direct sun only in the early morning)
Temperature<\/strong>: Prefers humid environments; adapts well to bathrooms or kitchens; ideal temperature 16\u201324\u00baC. Avoid cold drafts.
Watering<\/strong>: Keep the soil slightly moist (top layer) between waterings. But watch out for waterlogging. Too much water rots the roots and rhizomes. Always remove standing water from saucers and avoid soaking the aerial roots too much. You should also water with room-temperature water and, ideally, use non-limescale tap water, such as rainwater or demineralised water. Or leave tap water out for 72 hr so the components that can affect the plant (chlorine, etc.) evaporate, and then you can use it for watering.
Humidity<\/strong>: As a fern, it will thrive in an environment with higher relative humidity. Misting the foliage and rhizomes with room-temperature water can help improve humidity levels indoors.
Fertilising<\/strong>: Encourage growth during its growing phase, typically spring\u2013summer, with fertilisers suitable for green plants, following the instructions on the product label.
Pruning<\/strong>: To encourage growth, you can prune regularly, although there\u2019s no need to prune the foliage. Only remove dry fronds with clean, sharp pruning scissors.
Life cycle<\/strong>: Perennial.
Pet Friendly<\/strong>: A pet-safe plant.<\/p>\n

Fun fact<\/strong>: Davallia<\/em> was named in honour of Swiss botanist Edmond Davall (1763\u20131798), known for his research on ferns. The species epithet, tyermannii<\/em>, honours the collector who introduced this fern into horticulture.<\/p>\n

WARNING! Fotografia representativa \u2013 a fotografia apresentada \u00e9 de um exemplar existente em stock no momento da coloca\u00e7\u00e3o do produto no cat\u00e1logo online, pelo que \u00e9 uma refer\u00eancia. A planta fornecida ser\u00e1 similar \u00e0 da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poder\u00e1 variar na forma, apar\u00eancia ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor\/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso pl\u00e1stico que se v\u00ea na fotografia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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