Trichomanes elegans
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Trichomanes elegans

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_shade Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–7
Hardiness
Zone 12–12
Click count
9
Observations
10

Description

Source: leafsnap

Trichomanes elegans is a fern species in the family Hymenophyllaceae. The name has also been used incorrectly for two different species.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade

Rabbit's-foot fern prefers bright light and does best in locations where it can enjoy steady sunlight, while also tolerating more moderate light levels. Its native habitat offered a balance of sun and shade, indicating its adaptability. Still, excessive shade or overly intense light can hinder its growth.

Ideal: Full shade
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The rabbit's-foot fern comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable thermal environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It usually cannot withstand cold and requires warmer temperatures to grow. If the environmental temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-7
Soil pH: 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Fern
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Trichomanes
Family
Hymenophyllaceae
Hardiness Zone
12
Mature Height
49 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Native Area
Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Laos, Thailand, China

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