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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.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    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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