Squirrels Foot Fern
Davallia solida
Family: Davalliaceae
Squirrels Foot Fern grows in bright indirect light to partial shade and prefers epiphytic organic substrate. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Squirrels Foot Fern
Squirrels Foot Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Epiphytic organic substrate with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Squirrels Foot Fern as 30-90 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Squirrels Foot Fern (Davallia solida) is listed in the Davalliaceae family and categorized as a epiphytic fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0799
- Family
- Davalliaceae
- Plant type
- Epiphytic Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Squirrels Foot Fern is listed for bright indirect light to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Epiphytic organic substrate. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light to partial shade
- Soil
- Epiphytic organic substrate
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days from spores
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.