Overview

Davallia tasmanii is a bushy, matforming fern in the genus Davallia, part of the Davalliaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Davallia tasmanii 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. It is native to New Zealand North.

About

Davallia tasmanii is a fern in the family Davalliaceae found mainly in New Zealand and Tasmania. It grows well in dry place and the growth is very slow.

About the genus

Davallia is a genus of about 40 species of fern. In the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016, it is the only genus in the family Davalliaceae, which is placed in the suborder Polypodiineae, order Polypodiales. Alternatively, the family may be placed in a very broadly defined family Polypodiaceae sensu lato as the subfamily Davallioideae.

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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 tasmanii size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Fern

Habit

Bushy, Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen, Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Cut flowers

Native to

New Zealand North

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Davallia tasmanii

Propagation

Divide rhizomes in spring, ensuring each division has roots

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions