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.
No toxicity data available
Squirrel's Foot Fern is not listed in the ASPCA's toxic plants list for cats, and NC State Extension has no toxicity data for it either. With no confirmed evidence either way, we cannot call it safe — exercise caution if your cat has access to it.
Guide for parents
Squirrel's Foot Fern has no official toxicity data, so it is hard to say for certain whether it is safe.
Several ferns appear on the ASPCA list, but this species is not one of them, and NC State Extension has no page for it at all.
Its furry rhizomes creep over the rim of the pot — a shape cats find hard to leave alone. If you see chewing, vomiting, or loss of appetite, contact your vet.
Details
- Scientific name
- Humata tyermanii
- Common name
- Squirrel's Foot Fern
- Family
- Davalliaceae
- Source
- No confirmed source for cats — not listed by ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Davalliaceae
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