Davallia Repens
$8.00
A Silver-Woven Tapestry of the Highland Mist
Step into a world of antique charm and intricate detail with the Davallia repens, a rare and breathtaking epiphytic fern that redefines the concept of "living lace." Known for its extraordinary texture, this "Dwarf Hare’s Foot Fern" is a masterpiece of natural precision, featuring diminutive, deeply lobed fronds that possess a cool, matte finish. Each emerald-green leaf emerges from a network of slender, creeping rhizomes that are densely carpeted in soft, silver-tan scales, giving the appearance of a tiny, mythical creature’s path across a mossy stone. It is an essential choice for the collector who appreciates the finer, more rugged details of the fern world, offering a sense of prehistoric mystery and refined, miniature elegance.
Beyond its striking appearance, the Davallia repens serves as a specialized architectural gem, perfect for the high-humidity sanctuary of a curated terrarium or a bespoke moss-pole display. Its sprawling yet compact habit and shimmering, fuzzy rhizomes provide a unique tactile presence that thrives in the soft, misty air of a glass enclosure. For the discerning enthusiast seeking a "living fossil" that balances cliff-dwelling resilience with a fragile, lace-like aesthetic, this variety offers an exclusive opportunity to own a true gem of the tropical undergrowth. Invite the Davallia repens into your sanctuary and let its silver-scaled stems and emerald lace transform your collection into a gallery of sophisticated, ancient beauty.
Growth Habit (How it Grows): This is a small, "creeping" fern that is famous for its fuzzy, root-like stems. These stems look like tiny animal paws (which is why it's often called a "Rabbit's Foot Fern" relative). It spreads horizontally across the ground, rocks, or trees, making it look like a soft, green carpet or a miniature forest.
Exotic Foliage (The Leaves): The leaves are very small, delicate, and look like fine green lace. Even though they look fragile, they feel slightly leathery to the touch. The mix of the feathery green leaves and the fuzzy, "hairy" stems makes this plant look very unique and playful.
Light & Color: This fern loves medium to bright, indirect light. It likes a bright room but hates being touched by the hot, direct sun, which will turn its lacy leaves yellow or brown. It is perfect for a spot near a window with a sheer curtain.
Care & Maintenance: This is a very hardy fern and is much easier to keep alive than most! It likes its soil to stay slightly damp, but because of its fuzzy stems, it can handle a little bit of dryness better than other ferns. It loves humidity, so it will be very happy if you mist it with water or keep it in a bathroom or a glass terrarium.
Safety Note (Important): This fern is generally considered non-toxic and safe for pets, so you don't have to worry if your cat or dog gets curious. Because it has beautiful creeping stems, it looks wonderful in a hanging basket where the "fuzzy feet" can grow over the sides of the pot.
