Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Polypodiaceae
Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Blue Star Fern
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Care at a glance
Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Watering
Water when ~20–35% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
Creeping epiphytic fern.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 90 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Phlebodium aureum; species native from southeastern United States to tropical America
Outdoor growing
Outside from 12 °C · sheltered from wind
How to read these values
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
For more detail, read the full product description or visit our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level and approximate lux at leaf level.
- Watering: “% dry” shows how far the substrate should dry before watering again.
- Substrate: structure, drainage, moisture retention, base material and particle size.
- Temperature: “Ideal” shows the preferred range; “Avoid below” marks the cold-stress threshold.
- Humidity: target range; steady conditions usually matter more than exact numbers.
- Growth habit: how the plant grows, such as upright, climbing, trailing, clumping or rosette-forming.
- Support: whether a stake, pole or trellis is needed, optional or unnecessary.
- Growth speed: expected pace under suitable indoor conditions; use as a guide, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term indoor size under good conditions.
- Toxicity & safety: irritation, toxicity or physical hazards such as spines or bristles.
- Origin & habitat: native range, hybrid background or typical habitat where relevant.
- Outdoor growing: when a potted indoor plant can be placed outside and what outdoor protection it needs.
Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Phlebodium aureum 'Davana' has blue-green fronds with curled, strongly undulating margins. The lobed fronds create a frilled surface even on young plants, with lighter new growth deepening as the fronds mature.
The fern grows from creeping, hairy rhizomes close to the mix surface. Shallow potting keeps the rhizomes near the surface, while the roots below sit in lightly moist, open substrate.
Frilled Fronds on Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
- Frond edge: Strongly undulate, lobed margins create a curled, frilly outline.
- Young fronds: Juvenile fronds can emerge light yellow-green before deepening in colour.
- Mature colour: Older fronds darken to green with a greyed-green waxy cast.
- Growth shape: Upright to arching fronds rise from creeping rhizomes.
- Texture: Smooth, matte frond surfaces contrast with the hairy, scaly rhizomes.
Cultivar Background and Growth of Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Phlebodium aureum is an epiphytic fern native from the southeastern United States and the Caribbean through tropical America. 'Davana' is the protected cultivated selection Phlebodium aureum 'RAADPHLE01'.
It was selected from a spontaneous whole-plant mutation found among cultivated 'Blue Star' plants and develops more pronounced frilled fronds. The creeping rhizome should sit close to the surface, where it can extend gradually across the pot.
Below the rhizome, a loose moisture-retentive mix gives the roots contact with water while reducing stagnant wetness around the creeping growth points.
Care for Frilled Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
- Light: Bright filtered light keeps the fronds firm; harsh sun can mark the curled margins.
- Water: Keep the substrate lightly moist, then let excess water run through the pot.
- Substrate: A loose fern or epiphyte-style mix keeps moisture available while reducing stagnant wetness around the rhizome.
- Pot shape: A shallow container gives the creeping rhizome space to travel across the surface.
- Humidity: Moderate to higher humidity slows drying along the curled frond edges.
- Repotting: Move to a wider pot when the rhizome reaches the edge or the mix breaks down.
Frond Problems on Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
- Crispy frond edges: Dry air, dry substrate or direct sun can crisp the frilled margins.
- Yellowing fronds: Wet, compact substrate can stress the roots and rhizome.
- Soft rhizomes: Deep planting and stagnant moisture can damage the creeping growth points.
- Pests: Scale can appear on stressed indoor ferns and should be removed early.
- Uneven colour: Young fronds naturally appear lighter before maturing to deeper green tones.
Safety for Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Phlebodium aureum is considered non-toxic to cats, although chewed plant material can still cause mild stomach upset. Keep the fern away from pets that repeatedly chew indoor plants.
Botanical Background of Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
The species was first published by Linnaeus as Polypodium aureum in 1753 and later placed in Phlebodium by John Smith in 1841. The genus name Phlebodium is linked with veins, and the species epithet aureum means golden.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.
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