Plant Care Davallia Fern

Davallia Fern

Also known as

Davaillia Canariensis

Taxonomy

Davallia canariensis
Davallia
Davalliaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Davallia Fern

💦 Water

How often to water your Davallia Fern

Water needs for Davallia Fern
0.5 cups
every 9

Davallia Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Davallia Fern

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Davallia Fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Davallia Fern: 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Davallia Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Davallia Fern in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Davallia Fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Davallia Fern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Davallia Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Davallia Fern is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Davallia Fern →

Common Davallia Fern Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Davallia Fern prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Davallia Fern Water Frequency →

Davallia Fern Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Davallia Fern may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Davallia Fern Light Requirements →

Davallia Fern Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Davallia Fern enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Davallia Fern Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Davallia Fern is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Davallia Fern →

When and How to Successfully Repot Davallia Fern →


💩 Fertilizer

Davallia Fern should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Davallia Fern to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Davallia Fern is native to Tropical and Subtropical Australia, Asia, and Africa.


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Davallia Fern grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Davallia Fern →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Davallia Fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Davallia Fern Temperature Tolerance →


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Davallia Fern

Davallia Fern

Davallia Fern


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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