Species Name: Davallia Tyermannii ‘Sekka’

Common Name(s): Cat Claw Fern 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Unique white “furry” looking creeping ribosome that gives this species its namesake
• Very similar to Rabbit’s foot fern
• Can be grown terrestrially or mounted as an epiphyte
• Versatile drought and frost-tolerant fern

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

 Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 60-80°

Humidity: 45-100%

Watering Frequency: Water regularly; drought tolerant but prefers consistently moist soil

Lighting: Bright indirect light 

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil should be used

Growth Rate: Slow - Moderate 

Height at Maturity: 12-18 inches

Origin: Southeast Asia, including the Pacific islands and Northern Australia 

Regional Locality: Grows epiphytically on mossy branches, tree bases, and rocks at low and sometimes higher elevations in wet areas.

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Aquatic 

Temperate 

• Frogs & Toads
• Lizards & turtles
• Aquatic Set-ups
• Frogs & Toads ✔
• Lizards & turtles ✔
• Snakes ✔
• Geckos ✔
• Temperate Vivariums ✔

Tropical

Desert 

• Frogs & Toads ✔
• Lizards & turtles ✔
• Snakes ✔
• Geckos ✔
• Tropical Vivariums ✔
• Toads
• Lizards and tortoises
• Geckos
• Desert Vivariums

Care Notes: Low-maintenance fern that works great for tropical vivariums or as an ornamental houseplant.  

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.