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Davallia pentaphylla

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Davallia pentaphylla plant details

Davallia pentaphylla is an evergreen fern with bronze and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Davallia pentaphylla

Plant type: fern
Plant family: davalliaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Davallia pentaphylla

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Davallia pentaphylla, or Possum Tail Fern, is a unique, epiphytic fern with brown, hairy rhizomes and strap-like, pinnate leaves.

Gardening facts about Davallia pentaphylla plant

How to Grow Davallia pentaphylla

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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