Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'

£16.00

Family -Polypodiaceae

Native to tropical forests from the South Eastern parts of North America, the Carribean and the east side of Central & South America, growing as epiphytes with furry rhizomous roots that cling to tree branches within the canopy, receiving moisture and nutrients from rain and damp bark

"Davana' is a cultivar with distinctive ruffled/frilly leaves with tints of blue and varying green

Position - a warm spot in bright but dappled / filtered light. Direct sun may scorch the leaves. Avoid proximity to heaters and drafts

Water - regularly enough to keep the root ball consistently moist but not soggy. The surface can be allowed to slightly dry before watering again. Water evenly around the plant avoiding the centre and discard any excess that flows out of the base. Do not leave the pot sitting in water as this will lead to root rot

Humidity - Ferns love humidity so a bathroom is ideal. Placing the pot on a tray of damp gravel will help. Misting is an option but only lends temporary humidity

Feeding - Ferns are not heavy feeders but an application of a balanced feed 3 or times between spring and autumn will give it a nourishing boost

Ideal Temperature - 18°C and 24°C (65°F and 75°F).

Repotting - only when necessary using an aerated, free draining mix of bark, coir and perlite. A shallow pot is ideal as roots radiate outwards

This is in a 12cm nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the one in photo

Family -Polypodiaceae

Native to tropical forests from the South Eastern parts of North America, the Carribean and the east side of Central & South America, growing as epiphytes with furry rhizomous roots that cling to tree branches within the canopy, receiving moisture and nutrients from rain and damp bark

"Davana' is a cultivar with distinctive ruffled/frilly leaves with tints of blue and varying green

Position - a warm spot in bright but dappled / filtered light. Direct sun may scorch the leaves. Avoid proximity to heaters and drafts

Water - regularly enough to keep the root ball consistently moist but not soggy. The surface can be allowed to slightly dry before watering again. Water evenly around the plant avoiding the centre and discard any excess that flows out of the base. Do not leave the pot sitting in water as this will lead to root rot

Humidity - Ferns love humidity so a bathroom is ideal. Placing the pot on a tray of damp gravel will help. Misting is an option but only lends temporary humidity

Feeding - Ferns are not heavy feeders but an application of a balanced feed 3 or times between spring and autumn will give it a nourishing boost

Ideal Temperature - 18°C and 24°C (65°F and 75°F).

Repotting - only when necessary using an aerated, free draining mix of bark, coir and perlite. A shallow pot is ideal as roots radiate outwards

This is in a 12cm nursery pot. You will receive a plant similar to the one in photo