Davallia pentaphylla is an elegant tropical fern with striking, hand-shaped fronds. Young leaves or unfurling frond tips often have a copper to orangish-brown hue. This coloration is temporary and gradually changes to fresh green as the fronds fully develop – a beautiful detail that adds a lively touch to the plant.
This species grows compactly and slowly, but under the right conditions it can spread out more broadly. Generally, it remains a medium-sized houseplant, perfect for fern enthusiasts looking for something unique.

General Information
  
Scientific name: Davallia pentaphylla
  
Family: Davalliaceae
  
Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Polynesia, and Oceania (from India to the Philippines and Indonesia)
  
Natural habitat: Often grows epiphytically or lithophytically – on trees or rocks – in humid, shaded forests

Care Guide
Light
  
Bright, indirect light is ideal
  
Tolerates some light shade, but will grow more slowly
  
Avoid direct sunlight
Watering
  
Keep the soil lightly moist
  
Allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings
  
Water in small amounts more frequently rather than soaking all at once
Humidity
  
Prefers high humidity (60–80%)
  
Perfect for a bright bathroom, or mist regularly
Temperature
  
Minimum temperature: around 15 °C (59 °F)
  
Ideal growth: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)
  
Not frost-hardy – best kept as a houseplant in temperate climates