Description
White Rabbit Foot fern (Humata tyermanii) gets its name from the fuzzy, pale, creeping rhizomes that spread across the surface of its pot. Finely divided green fronds create a soft, airy look above these distinctive “feet.” The original listing notes a variable mature size of roughly 3–36 inches tall and 12–40 inches wide, depending on age and growing conditions. It is especially attractive in hanging baskets or shallow containers where the rhizomes can be seen.
Care in Alabama: Grow in bright indirect light or dappled shade, out of harsh afternoon sun. Use a loose, organic, fast-draining potting mix and water when the upper surface begins to dry, keeping the root zone lightly moist rather than waterlogged. Good air circulation helps in humid conditions, and occasional half-strength fertilizer during active growth is sufficient. Do not bury the furry rhizomes when repotting. This is a frost-tender tropical fern, generally suited to outdoor conditions in USDA Zones 10–12; bring containers indoors before cold weather in most of Alabama.
