Davallia solida var. fejeensis Hook., Noot.

Common name(s): Rabbits Foot Fern

Family: Davalliaceae Synonym(s): Davallia fejeensis Hook., Davallia fijiensis Diels., Stenolobus fejeensis C. Presl, Odonntoloma fijiensis J. Sm.

Fern

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Rhizome

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Rhizome

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Crozier (New Frond)

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Frond (Front)

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Frond (Back)

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Petiole

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Fern / Fern Ally Properties

Origin(s)

Fiji

Fiji: Indigenous

Plant Type

Epiphytic Fern

Climate Range(s) - Habitat

Temperate Warm, Tropical-Sub, Tropical, Tropical Monsoon

Temperate Warm,

Tropical-Sub,

Tropical,

Tropical Monsoon

Aspect Range(s)

Shade - Dappled, Shade - Light, Shade - Medium

Shade - Dappled,

Shade - Light,

Shade - Medium

Habitat Range(s)

Rainforest - Sub-tropical, Rainforest - Tropical

Rainforest - Sub-tropical,

Rainforest - Tropical

Habitat Zone(s)

Cliffs, Moist areas, Moist Valley Slopes, Rock crevices, Sandy Moist, Scattered, Slopes, Understory, Water sides, Well drained, Wet Pockets, Wind Protected

Cliffs,

Moist areas,

Moist Valley Slopes,

Rock crevices,

Sandy Moist,

Scattered,

Slopes,

Understory,

Water sides,

Well drained,

Wet Pockets,

Wind Protected

Mature Height

250-500mm

Mature Width

250-500mm

Plant Shape

Broad Bun

Growth Rate

Slow

Life Span

30-50yrs

Frond Properties

Frond Colour(s) (upper)

Glossy, Green

Glossy,

Green

Frond Colour(s) (lower)

Green, Green Light

Green,

Green Light

Frond Texture (upper)

Leathery

Frond Texture (lower)

Leathery

Frond Aroma

None

Frond Length

90-100mm, 100-150mm, 150-200mm, 200-250mm, 250-300mm, 300-400mm, 400-500mm, 500-600mm

90-100mm,

100-150mm,

150-200mm,

200-250mm,

250-300mm,

300-400mm,

400-500mm,

500-600mm

Frond Width

90-100mm, 100-150mm, 150-200mm, 200-250mm, 250-300mm, 300-400mm

90-100mm,

100-150mm,

150-200mm,

200-250mm,

250-300mm,

300-400mm

Frond Shape(s)

Deltoid

Tripinnate

Deltoid,

Tripinnate

Triangular

Frond Arrangement

Alternate

Root Properties

Root Type(s)

Rhizome Short-creeping

Root/Rhizome Texture(s)

Scaly

Hairy-Very , Soft

Hairy-Very,

Soft

Soil Properties

Soil Type(s)

Loam, Sandy-loam, Organic Matter, Hummus Rich

Loam,

Sandy-loam,

Organic Matter,

Hummus Rich

Soil pH Range(s)

Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acid,

Slightly Acid,

Neutral,

Slightly Alkaline

Soil Condition(s)

Damp

Moist

Damp,

Moist

Fertile , Shallow , Well Drained

Fertile,

Shallow,

Well Drained

Soil Salinities

None

Waterlogging Class

W0 – Low tolerance

Watering Requirements

WR2 - keep soil moist but never soggy, WR3 - never let soil dry out

WR2 - keep soil moist but never soggy,

WR3 - never let soil dry out

Other Properties / Uses

Bird Attraction(s)

Insect

Butterfly Attraction

None

Frog Habitat

Poor

Coastal

2nd Line

Edible(s)

None

Fire Retarding

None

Drought Tolerance

Poor

Frost Tolerance

Poor

Snow Tolerance

None

Smog Tolerant

Poor

Landscape Use

Good

Special Purpose(s)

Garden-Fern, Garden-Foliage, Garden-Informal, Garden-Rainforest, Garden-Tropical, Groundcover, Playground Friendly, Pond Edge, Poolside, Shade Tolerant, Shady Moist

Garden-Fern,

Garden-Foliage,

Garden-Informal,

Garden-Rainforest,

Garden-Tropical,

Groundcover,

Playground Friendly,

Pond Edge,

Poolside,

Shade Tolerant,

Shady Moist

Maintenance(s)

Dead Fronding

Pest / Diseases

Scale, Mealy Bug

Scale,

Mealy Bug

Humidity Requirements

Medium, High

Medium,

High

Fertilising Requirements

FR2, FR5, FR10

FR2,

FR5,

FR10

Wind Tolerance

Not Wind Tolerant

General Notes

A hardy fern for indoors, patio's with shade in pots or hanging baskets. In the landscape attached to tree trunks in protected areas they make a lovely addition to the fernery or foliage garden.