golden polypody
Also known as: hare's foot fern; rabbit's foot fern
A tender fern grown as a houseplant with wavy blue-green fronds appearing from creeping, hairy rhizomes (modified stems). The fronds are lobed and can grow up to 40cm.
Scientific classification
- Species
- golden polypody (Phlebodium aureum)
- Genus
- Phlebodium
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns · Houseplants
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of golden polypody
Distribution map
Tropical America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of golden polypody
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golden polypody care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 18 – 27 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingBest grown out of direct sunlight and away from cold drafts or direct heat sources. Water generously once you notice the pot drying out, continuing until water runs out of drainage holes at the bottom. See fern cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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