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Phlebodium aureum

Golden polypody

Botanical name: Phlebodium aureum
Common name: Golden polypody
Family: Polypodiaceae
Plant Type: House plant, Evergreen

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

The hare-foot fern or golden polypody, Phlebodium aureum, is a tender, evergreen fern popularly grown as a houseplant. It’s native to tropical regions of South America, North America and the Caribbean where it grows as an epiphyte. It bears beautiful, blue-green fronds that emerge from the creeping rhizomes, which have a furry appearance.

In the UK, it makes a fantastic, easy to grow houseplant that can be moved outdoors in summer.

For best results, grow Phlebodium aureum in a bright spot out of any direct sun, in moist, well-drained soil. Keep a spray bottle handy so you can give it a regular misting to raise the humidity – or try growing it in a bright, steamy bathroom.

How to grow Phlebodium aureum

Plant size

100cm height

50cm spread
Aspect

North facing, east facing

Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Shade type: Damp
Hardiness: Tender
Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots

Plant calendar

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