Species Name: Davallia trichomanoides

Common name(s): Black Rabbit's Foot Fern, Basket Fern 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Versatile drought and frost tolerant fern
• Unique white “furry” looking creeping ribosome that gives this species its namesake.
• A similar species, the White Rabbit Foot Fern has darker colored foliage in comparison to the lighter fronds of this species
• Popular terrarium plant due to its small size

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Between 60-80°F

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) - Humid (70-100%) 

Watering frequency: Water regularly, drought tolerant but prefers consistently moist soil

Lighting:   Partial Shade

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Moderate 

Height: 12-18” 

Origin: Southeast Asia, including the pacific islands and Northern Australia 

Regional locality: Grows epiphytically on mossy branches, tree bases, and rocks in wet areas at low and sometimes higher elevations.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Low maintenance fern that works great for tropical vivariums or as an ornamental houseplant.  

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.