Humata tyermannii (tarantula fern)

Humata tyermannii comes from India and Southeast Asia. This fern grows exclusively epiphytically, for this reason its rhizomes should never be buried deeply in the substrate when grown in pots. The rhizomes are covered with white-grey scales and therefore appear soft. Since their appearance, with a little imagination, resembles the hairy legs of a tarantula, this fern is also called tarantula fern. They usually come out in large numbers over the edge of the pot and form individual long-stemmed fronds at free intervals.

A very similar species is the closely related, but less common, hare's foot fern ( Davallia fejeensis ).

8cm vase

Partial shade.

Always keep the substrate moist.

From 70% to 100%

From 22° to 28°C