About
A lush fern, reaching 50-120cm, with arching shuttlecock fronds. It unfurls attractive fronds. 'Effusa' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Davallia can be evergreen or deciduous ferns with finely divided ovate or triangular fronds arising singly from a creeping, conspicuously scaly rhizome
Plant details
Suggested usesShade, woodland
Care notes
CultivationMoist humus-rich soil, shade
PruningRemove old fronds spring
PropagationDivide or spores
Pest resistancePest-free
Disease resistanceDisease rare