How to Propagate Rabbit’s Foot Fern
Davallia fejeensis
| Methods | Division |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Best season | Spring–summer |
| Time to root | Instant — already rooted |
| Group | Houseplant |
Named for its fuzzy, foot-like rhizomes that creep over the soil and pot edge. Cut rhizome sections with fronds attached, keeping some fuzzy rhizome on each piece — the rhizome itself, not just the fronds, is what roots and continues growing.
Division
- Remove the plant from its pot.
- Cut sections of the creeping rhizome, each with fronds and some root attached.
- Lay the rhizome partially on top of moist, well-draining mix rather than burying it fully.
- Keep humidity elevated while it establishes.
When to propagate
Spring through summer.
Common problems
Rhizome rotted. Buried too deep — this plant’s rhizome wants to sit mostly on the surface, not underground.
Questions people ask
Why does the rhizome look like a furry paw? The fine brown scales covering it are a natural feature that gives the plant its common name.
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Soil & cutting methods hub · Similar plants: Kangaroo Paw Fern, Boston Fern