Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
Native range: Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern North America
Known names: Cabbage Palm Fern, Blue Star Fern
Hardiness: Protect from frost
Mature Size: Around 3' Tall x 6' Wide, spreads outward via rhizome
Light: Morning sun, dappled light
Water: Keep moist, beneficial to dry out slightly once in a while
Soil: Standard potting mix with added pumice or perlite for drainage
Dormancy Period: Winter
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot, shipped semi-bare-root
 
'Davana' is distinguised by ruffled, scalloped fronds.
Rhizome-forming, spreading fern. Can be grown in baskets, pots, and in-ground in zones 9-11 in sheltered areas. Epiphytic fern, so allow soil to dry slightly unless grown as a mounted plant. Ashy blue fronds with bright orange spore sacs.
Can be grown indoors with proper air circulation and humidity.