Humata tyermanii (Nyúl Láb Páfrány) - egy különleges trópusi páfrány

Humata tyermanii, also known as Rabbit Foot Fern or Tarantula Fern, is an exotic indoor plant, highly valued for its unusual appearance. What makes it special are the thick rhizomes covered with soft, velvety hairs of a brown-silver color, which spread over the surface of the soil and hang over the edge of the pot, resembling a rabbit’s paws or a tarantula’s legs.

The leaves are delicate, feather-like, of a fresh green, forming an airy and elegant crown. The contrast between the foliage and the decorative rhizomes creates a striking effect, making it an ideal plant to catch the eye in any room.

🌱 Botanical features

• Family: Davalliaceae

• Origin: Tropical Asia and Oceania

• Type: epiphytic fern/decorative by leaves and rhizomes

• Particularity: creeping, thick rhizomes with velvety hairs growing over the pot

🌞 Growing conditions

• Light: prefers indirect, moderate light; tolerates partial shade

• Temperature: optimal between 18–26°C; does not tolerate cold or cold drafts

• Humidity: high; appreciates frequent misting or placement on trays with moist gravel

• Watering: keep the soil fresh but well drained; avoid water stagnation

• Soil: airy mix, rich in organic matter, similar to that for orchids and epiphytic ferns

• Fertilizing: regular, every 3–4 weeks during the growing season

🌟 Advantages

• Decorative plant due to the unusual look of the rhizomes

• Easy to integrate into modern interiors, in hanging pots or on decorative stands

• Creates a tropical and playful accent in apartments, offices, or large terrariums

Humata tyermanii may show leaves with small imperfections or partially dried rhizomes, but these do not affect the plant’s vitality.

👉 An excellent choice for plant collectors and for those seeking an exotic species with a unique and decorative look.

Height including pot: approx. 30-35 cm