Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Shade type:
Damp

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

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Phlebodium and wildlife

Phlebodium has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Phlebodium poisonous?

Phlebodium has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Phlebodium aureum
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