This is the most beautiful houseplant I’ve encountered. Found it by accident at Home Depot - was the only one of its kind. Wish I had more !
Living Lace® Davana Blue Star Fern Phlebodium aureum
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10 - 14 Inches0 -0 -25cm - 36cm0cm0cmFeatures
Davana produces distinctly ruffled, scalloped, arching fronds that form a full, robust clump. The evergreen leaves emerge light green and develop a powdery blue-green patina as they age. Yellow-orange spore cases decorate the undersides of the fronds. Like most rabbit's foot ferns, this plant is an epiphyte with a creeping habit. Furry rhizomes branch out from the base and produce new leaves.
Oh, and guess who has a fern with native roots in their house? You do if you have a Phlebodium aureum. This is of course a special selection, but its parents are native to the eastern side of the Americas and the Caribbean, ranging from the extreme southeast of Georgia, south into Florida, and down to Puerto Rico.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:MediumHeight:10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cmFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Light green maturing to blue-greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:LowLight Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:ModeratePreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:WetHumidity Preference:HighContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageUses:DesktopsUses:Epiphyte (a plant that attaches itself to another plant for support)Uses:Humid SpacesUses:Low Light SpacesUses:North Facing WindowsUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep your Fern at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Ferns thrive in medium to bright indirect light. Placing them near an eastern- or northern-facing window, that does not get any midday direct sunlight, would be ideal.
- Ferns prefer high humidity to prevent their edges from turning brown. Cold drafts and forced air can also lead to browning tips and edges. You can supplement their humidity with a humidifier, regular misting, or by placing them on a pebble tray with water.
- Ferns prefer moist, but not soggy soil. Be sure to water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Fern to sit in water for extended periods of time, after it has received a good soaking.
- Feed your Fern once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- When repotting your Fern, use an all-purpose potting mix, with perlite added to ensure good drainage.
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2 Reviews
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Susie Q, Florida, United States, 1 year ago
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This may be my favorite house plant!
Laurie Goldman, South Carolina, United States, 1 year ago
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