Deer Foot Fern Live Plant 6 Inch Pot – Davallia canariensis

Deer Foot Fern (Davallia canariensis) is an attractive tropical fern recognized for its delicate, finely divided green fronds and distinctive fuzzy rhizomes that creep over the surface of the pot. This listing includes one live plant in a 6-inch pot, making it an excellent choice for indoor plant collections, hanging baskets, shaded patios, and terrariums.

This easy-care fern thrives in bright, indirect light or partial shade with consistently moist, well-drained soil and moderate to high humidity. Its unique rhizomes and graceful foliage provide year-round ornamental interest.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, frond length, rhizome development, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, frond density, rhizome growth, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor frond damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• One live Deer Foot Fern
• Botanical name: Davallia canariensis
• Shipped in a 6-inch pot
• Distinctive fuzzy creeping rhizomes
• Attractive finely divided green fronds
• Prefers bright, indirect light or partial shade
• Ideal for indoor growing, hanging baskets, terrariums, and shaded patios

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Davallia canariensis plant in a 6-inch pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Deer Foot Fern
Scientific Name: Davallia canariensis
Plant Type: Tropical fern
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Non-flowering foliage plant
Sunlight: Bright, indirect light to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moisture-retentive potting mix
Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
USDA Zone: 9–11
Pot Size: 6 inches
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Growth Habit: Spreading, arching fern with creeping rhizomes
Container Suitable: Yes

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Deer Foot Fern?
Deer Foot Fern is generally hardy in USDA Zones 9–11 and is commonly grown indoors in cooler climates.

2. Why is it called Deer Foot Fern?
It is named for its fuzzy, creeping rhizomes that resemble the foot of a deer and grow over the edge of the pot.

3. How much light does Deer Foot Fern need?
It grows best in bright, indirect light or partial shade. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight.

4. Can Deer Foot Fern be grown indoors?
Yes. It is an excellent indoor houseplant and thrives in containers with adequate humidity.

5. How often should I water Deer Foot Fern?
Keep the soil evenly moist while allowing excess water to drain. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely or remain soggy.