Every so often a new plant comes along that gets ‘oohs’ and ‘ahhs’. The Davana fern is one of theses. We just got back from a garden show and this new release plant was our number one seller. People loved it.
The plant is a Phlebodium aureum (pronunced Fle – bode – ium) – but don’t hold that against it!
Phlebodiums are a small genus of ferns, many of them native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
One thing people really liked was the bluey green colour – I guess you’d call it glauca. They just thought it looked beautiful, and when you pick the plant up, it just seems to be moving in a wavy, wafty way that makes it look oh so inviting. I keep picking them up to watch this wavy phenomenon take place.
The plant came to us from an Australian plant management company called PMA. They sourced it from a supplier in the Netherlands. It is being sold all around the world but was only released this week in Australia. Indoor plants in Australia are very popular and rightly so. They help purify the air and make the house more homely. They have certainly become part of the furniture and I think the Davana Phlebodium is here to stay.
A DISTINCTIVE NEW INDOOR FERN WITH WAVY STEEL-BLUE LEAVES
- Unique wavy leaf shape
- Compact form with masses of foliage
- Air-purifying indoor plant
- Thrives with little attention
- Easy to grow indoor fern – requiring no special techniques
This brand-new fern has a truly unique wavy leaf margin giving the plant a full and voluminous appearance that provides the perfect indoor styling effect for decorators and indoor gardeners alike. Coupled with this unique wavy margin, the leaves also have a pleasing glaucous blue colouring that brightens indoor arrangements and complements contemporary decorator pot designs.
Care
Requires moderate watering, once established. Taking into consideration the growing conditions and your interior space. Always water directly to the potting mix, avoid water droplet contact with the foliage. Keep away from direct sunlight whilst providing ample ambient light.
Suggested uses
- Beautiful glaucous colour and interest all year round
- Air-purifying
- Low maintenance houseplant
- Perfect for office desks and traffic areas
- A feature foliage plant for the indoor plant collector
- Indoor containers in low light situations
- Ideal for hanging baskets and living walls in warmer zones
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