Humata tyermannii (tarantula fern.)
Humata tyermannii is native to India and Southeast Asia. This fern grows exclusively as an epiphyte, so its rhizomes should not be buried deep in the substrate when cultivated in pots. The rhizomes are covered with white-gray scales, giving them a fluffy appearance. They resemble the hairy legs of a tarantula, hence the nickname "tarantula fern." The rhizomes typically extend over the edge of the pot, producing individual, long-stalked fronds at intervals. The fronds are finely pinnate and delicate, necessitating high humidity for optimal growth.
A similar species is the closely related Rabbit’s Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis), which is rarely available commercially.
Humata tyermannii is native to India and Southeast Asia. This fern grows exclusively as an epiphyte, so its rhizomes should not be buried deep in the substrate when cultivated in pots. The rhizomes are covered with white-gray scales, giving them a fluffy appearance. They resemble the hairy legs of a tarantula, hence the nickname "tarantula fern." The rhizomes typically extend over the edge of the pot, producing individual, long-stalked fronds at intervals. The fronds are finely pinnate and delicate, necessitating high humidity for optimal growth.
A similar species is the closely related Rabbit’s Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis), which is rarely available commercially.
Humata tyermannii is native to India and Southeast Asia. This fern grows exclusively as an epiphyte, so its rhizomes should not be buried deep in the substrate when cultivated in pots. The rhizomes are covered with white-gray scales, giving them a fluffy appearance. They resemble the hairy legs of a tarantula, hence the nickname "tarantula fern." The rhizomes typically extend over the edge of the pot, producing individual, long-stalked fronds at intervals. The fronds are finely pinnate and delicate, necessitating high humidity for optimal growth.
A similar species is the closely related Rabbit’s Foot Fern (Davallia fejeensis), which is rarely available commercially.
