Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Also known as Creeping Golden Polypody
Golden Polypod (Phlebodium decumanum) is a striking epiphytic fern with attractive, wavy, blue-green fronds and golden rhizomes. It thrives in warm, humid environments.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
50% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch fronds.
Consistent Moisture
50% intensity
Keep soil moist, but not soggy. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, humus-rich potting mix.
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Average Room Temperatures
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Thrives between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.
Moderate
25% intensity
Feed during growing season with diluted liquid fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months. Good drainage is crucial to prevent root rot.
Prune away any dead, yellowed, or damaged fronds at their base to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage new growth. This also helps improve air circulation around the plant.
Use clean, sharp pruning shears for a precise cut.
Phlebodium decumanum can be propagated by division of rhizomes during repotting. Gently separate the rhizomes, ensuring each piece has at least one frond and some roots.
Plant these divisions in fresh potting mix and keep them lightly moist.
Repot your Golden Polypod every 2-3 years, or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, ideally one formulated for ferns or epiphytes.
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Where Golden Polypod (Phlebodium decumanum) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Phlebodium |
| Species | Phlebodium decumanum |
Similar in genus Phlebodium
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