
Bear's-Foot Fern
Also known as
Silver Hare's-foot
Taxonomy
Davallia griffithiana
Davallia
Davalliaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Bear's-Foot Fern
How often to water your Bear's-Foot Fern

every 9
Bear's-Foot Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bear's-Foot Fern in your home

a window
Bear's-Foot Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Bear's-Foot Fern

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bear's-Foot Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I think I’m killing my rabbits foot. Why are the leaves turning so brown? #RabbitFootFern
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How do I spruce up my newly inherited 80 year old rabbits foot fern?? My elderly neighbor had to move away unexpectedly and called my mom, very upset that he left behind his rabbit foot fern which he says has been in his family for generations, and asked her to take it. So now we have it here and it’s not in the best shape. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I could do to help it revive? Prune out dead looking rhizomes? Fertilize? It’s currently hanging outdoors where it receives morning sun until around 10/11 am (which I think may still bestil be to much tbh) and then shade the rest of the day.
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I've found these small egg-like specks on my ferns leaves I'm wondering what they are. I've managed to get rid of them once before, only to have them reappear after about a month of being free of them! They appear up the stems, on the leaves themselves, and I'm guessing they're tucked in the roots as well. I have separated my Rabbits foot from the rest of my plants, but it doesn't seem like neem oil, isopropyl alcohol, or microfiber rub downs have been enough to keep these off. What are they and how can I avoid this? Please help! Signed, the most unlucky #RabbitFootFern #help !
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I finally got 2 little babies sprouting 😁. I Propagated the rhinzone almost a month ago and it finally paid off. Been keeping it under my grow light with a baggy over it and spraying the surface every 2 days The second picture is "Side Show Bob" where the Rhinezone came from and he's getting new growth as well
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I’m new here! I just rec’d this rabbits foot fern from Hirt’s yesterday. It came in a cheap lil plastic container. Can anyone suggest what I need to put it into and any tips. The last I had one of these was when I lived in Florida 30 years ago and it was in a ball of moss and hung on the patio. I can’t do that here in PA. Thanx for any help.
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Can I put it under my veranda 3ft from direct sunlight #RabbitFootFern
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Leaves are turning yellow quickly. Just purchased this plant a month ago. It was green and beautiful, now turning yellow. #RabbitFootFern
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I have a rabbits foot fern that I’d love to propagate or take babies off off. I’m not sure of the best way or if there is a way and would love any advice.
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Rabbits foot fern question/help My house is extremely dry, and my #ferns were suffering for it. I have a small greenhouse in my dining room now, and he's living in there, but he seems to he dropping quite a few fronds. Today, it dropped more than a dozen. Any care tips? There's a grow light on for a few hours a day (enough to simulate partial shade), there's a humidifier in there with the plants, and the pot has drainage - bit the fern is in a very moisture-retaining mix. Tips are appreciated! #fernfriends #greenhouse #humidifier #greggang #planthelp #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #growlights #newbie. #plantnoob
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Help with new baby #RabbitFootFern Hi! I got a new little rabbit foot fern recently because I’ve always wanted one. I didn’t want to let it get too dry and it’s only in a two inch pot. But it’s totally crisped up! Any help?
Care Summary for Bear's-Foot Fern
Bear's-Foot Fern
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
