Davallia perdurans — a hard houseplant, prefers full shade light
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Davallia perdurans

Davallia Perdurans

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A note from PlantMom

Davallia perdurans usually has strong resistance to disease and is affected by relatively few insect pests. Its care is regarded as difficult because it needs a consistently moist environment and frequent watering. However, the roots are susceptible to rotting if overwatered or if the surroundings lack good ventilation. Davallia perdurans is better suited to people with some growing experience, as most individuals can keep it alive for a certain period. Nonetheless, the plant can struggle to prosper and its leaves may dry out and become less healthy over time.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Davallia Perdurans.

Light

Davallia perdurans comes from habitats such as forest understories or rocky sites that provide natural shade. It prefers full shade but can tolerate partial sun.

Temperature

Davallia perdurans comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady temperature, so indoor temperature fluctuations should be avoided. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Davallia
Family
Polypodiaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
49 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Native Area
India, Myanmar, Bhutan, Thailand, China
PLATES
Davallia perdurans leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Davallia perdurans habit
PLATE 02 · habit
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