Overview
Davallia solida var. pyxidata is a bushy, matforming fern in the genus Davallia, part of the Davalliaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Davallia solida var. pyxidata grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and cut flowers.
About
Davallia solida var. pyxidata is a cultivar of the Davallia genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous ferns with finely divided, ovate or triangular fronds emerging from a creeping, scaly rhizome. This fern forms a bushy, mat-forming habit and is evergreen. It thrives in partial shade with a preference for east, north, or west-facing, sheltered aspects. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for patio and container planting, it is best cultivated in moist, humus-rich soil and propagated by dividing rhizomes in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Davallia
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Davallia solida var. pyxidata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Fern
- Habit
- Bushy, Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Davallia solida var. pyxidata
- Propagation
- Divide rhizomes in spring, ensuring each division has roots
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Davallia solida var. pyxidata?
Davallia solida var. pyxidata prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Davallia solida var. pyxidata need?
Davallia solida var. pyxidata grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Davallia solida var. pyxidata hardy in the UK?
Davallia solida var. pyxidata has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Davallia solida var. pyxidata?
Divide rhizomes in spring, ensuring each division has roots.
More in the Davallia genus
- Davallia bullatasquirrel's foot fern
- Davallia pentaphylla
- Davallia tasmaniiTasman's davallia
- Davallia trichomanoides var. lorrainei