Native to Fiji and the Caroline Islands, Davallia solida var. fejeensis is an epiphytic fern that grows in nature anchored to tree trunks and rocky outcroppings, drawing moisture from humid air rather than soil. In cultivation it is best treated as a container or hanging basket plant, where its most distinctive feature — the densely haired, creeping rhizomes that give it the common name of rabbit's foot — can extend freely over the pot rim. The multi-pinnate, lacy fronds emerge at intervals along these rhizomes, creating a plant that looks entirely unlike any conventional houseplant.

More tolerant of lower humidity than most tropical ferns, it still performs best in a bright, indirect light with temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Water to keep the potting mix evenly moist but allow the top half-inch to dry between waterings — overwatering is the most common failure. Grow in a peat-based mix and resist the urge to bury the rhizomes, which are meant to travel across the surface. Propagation is straightforward: take two-to-three-inch rhizome tip cuttings with a frond attached, pin them to moist potting mix, and enclose in a plastic bag until new fronds appear. Monitor for spider mites and mealybugs as with any houseplant.