Fern Wooly TasselTM (Davallia/Fejeensis)

Davallia fejeensis (aka Rabbit's Foot Fern)

If you’re looking for a houseplant with a whimsical twist, then look no further than ‘Wooly Tassel’! This rabbit’s foot fern features lacy green fronds and delightfully–or oddly–furry rhizomes that creep along the soil surface and spill out over the edges of its container, almost like the fuzzy legs of a light brown tarantula. Aptly named for its distinctive appearance, ‘Wooly Tassel’ will be just the oddity you need for a lower light space. To keep its fronds from burning, avoid placing it in direct sunlight. Like other ferns, ‘Wooly Tassel’ appreciates moist, but not waterlogged, soil.

Height/Habit: 12-18" Mounded

Water Requirements: Ferns prefer moist, but not soggy soil. Be sure to water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil Requirements: use an all-purpose potting mix

Tips and Tricks:  

• Ferns prefer high humidity to prevent their edges from turning brown. Cold drafts and forced air can also lead to browning tips and edges. You can supplement their humidity with a humidifier, regular misting, or by placing them on a pebble tray with water. 
• Ferns thrive in medium to bright indirect light. Placing them near an eastern- or northern-facing window, that does not get any midday direct sunlight, would be ideal.