Phlebodium aureum 'Davana' pbr

Common Name:

Blue Star Fern 'Davana'

Description:

Phlebodium aureum 'Davana' PBR is a striking evergreen fern prized for its uniquely ruffled, deeply lobed fronds in an attractive blue-green hue. Its architectural foliage creates a lush, tropical appearance while remaining soft and elegant, making it an excellent feature plant for both indoor spaces and shaded outdoor gardens in Melbourne. 'Davana' thrives in bright, indirect light or sheltered shaded positions with well-drained, humus-rich soil that remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. It performs best in humid conditions and benefits from protection from hot afternoon sun and frost. With its compact growth habit and distinctive textured foliage, this patented variety is ideal for pots, hanging baskets, shaded courtyards and underplanting beneath trees, providing year-round ornamental appeal.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 50–80 cm

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Shade
• Indoors / Well lit

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• No flowers

Key Attributes:

• Air-purifying plant
• Evergreen
• Herbaceous
• Low maintenance
• Perennial
• Suitable for Hanging Baskets
• Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:

Generally regarded as non-toxic to cats, dogs and humans.

Companion Plants:

• Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus)
• Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)
• Calathea
• Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
• Philodendron
• Syngonium

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here