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Rabbit's foot fern

Rabbit's foot fern

Hare's foot fern

DifficultyEasy
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Good luck, something sweet

Fuzzy rhizomes crawl over the rim, like rabbit feet.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Keep it slightly moist

Temperature

15-28°C, not below 10°C

Feed

Once a month in spring and summer

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it somewhere bright and airy, out of the sun
  2. The fuzzy rhizomes are the point. Don't bury them.

Day to day

  • Mist around the fronds often
  • Rhizomes sitting out in the open still like an occasional mist

Common questions

The fronds are yellow?

Usually the air is too dry, or it's getting too much sun.

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