Squirrel's Foot Fern

Safe for cats

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Squirrel's Foot Fern

Humata tyermanii · Davalliaceae

How it looks

Squirrel's Foot Fern is a fern with soft, feather-shaped, deeply lobed fronds and fuzzy brown "feet" (rhizomes) that creep over the edge of the pot. The rhizomes resemble a squirrel's foot. It reaches 12-20 in (30-50 cm) tall.

Squirrel's Foot Fern (Squirrel's Foot Fern) has no known toxicity to cats. It's a safe fern known for its fuzzy rhizomes.

Guide for parents

A safe fern, but its fuzzy rhizomes invite a lot of pawing and fiddling. Pick up fallen fronds the same day, and if it lives somewhere humid like the bathroom, check for other chemical exposure there as well. A hanging basket naturally reduces access. Mist once or twice a week for humidity, and don't let the roots dry out.