Aglaomorpha Coronans (Epiphytic Fern)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Aglaomorpha be grown hanging? Yes, it is actually an ideal way to grow this epiphytic fern — its rhizomes can spread freely outside the pot and its fronds naturally hang down. Use a hanging basket with very well-draining substrate and mist more often because hanging arrangements dry out faster.
Why are the tips of my Aglaomorpha’s fronds turning brown? It’s almost always due to low ambient humidity — increase misting frequency or move the plant to a more humid room like the bathroom. Watering with very hard water can also cause this symptom.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
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We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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🌿 Deeply lobed bright green fronds • 🎨 Spectacular creeping golden rhizomes • ☀️ Partial shade • 💧 Moderate watering • 🌬️ Air-purifying • 🐾 Non-toxic
The Aglaomorpha coronans, also known as the Epiphytic fern, is a spectacular tropical fern native to the humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia, where it naturally grows on tree trunks in shaded undergrowth. Its deeply lobed bright green fronds create a lush, sculptural effect - but it is above all its creeping rhizomes covered in golden scales that make it unique: a tactile and visual dimension that few indoor plants offer.
Air-purifying, non-toxic, available in two sizes: H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm and H60 cm | Pot Ø23 cm. Pair it with indoor ferns and plants for the bathroom.
Light & placement
The Aglaomorpha coronans thrives in partial shade with soft indirect light - it tolerates low light, but its fronds develop best with a few hours of bright indirect light per day. Its ideal placement depends on the balance between light and humidity.
- Light: partial shade, soft indirect light - tolerates low light, avoid direct sun.
- Ideal: bathroom, living room, office or bright room without direct sun.
- Temperature: 18 to 25 °C, without sudden changes or drafts.
- Substrate: light, very airy and well-drained - potting mix for ferns or orchids with bark and perlite.
As an epiphytic plant, the Aglaomorpha thrives in a very airy substrate that mimics its natural habitat on tree trunks - avoid compact potting mixes that retain too much water.
Watering & care
The Aglaomorpha likes slightly moist soil that is never waterlogged. The finger test is particularly useful here: wait until the first few centimetres of the substrate are dry before watering again.
- Watering: moderate - let the substrate dry slightly on the surface between waterings.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring and summer, reduced in winter.
- Drainage: essential - use a pot with drainage holes and a very well-draining substrate.
- Humidity: enjoys 60 to 80% humidity - mist regularly or place near a humidifier.
- Fertiliser: once a month in spring and summer with liquid fertiliser for green plants, diluted to half strength.
The creeping rhizomes are normal and part of this fern's charm - never bury them; leave them visible on the surface of the substrate.
Decor ideas & plant pairings
Its deeply lobed fronds and golden rhizomes make it an accent plant that fascinates as much with its texture as with its silhouette - a fern that invites you to touch it as much as to admire it.
- Pairing: pair it with an Asplenium nidus to contrast smooth and deeply lobed fronds, or with a Microsorum diversifolium - two epiphytic ferns with complementary textures that share the same needs. Pair with other air-purifying plants to create a clean-air corner.
- Ideal pot: a white ceramic decorative pot with a textured finish highlights the bright green fronds without competing with the texture of the golden rhizomes.
- Atmosphere: perfect as a statement plant in a living room or bright bathroom, or in a hanging planter to let the fronds cascade naturally.
The creeping golden rhizomes extending over the edge of the pot are part of the spectacle - a unique detail that sets this fern apart from all the others.
Verdeia tips
- Never touch the rhizomes - these creeping golden stems are the plant's water-storage organs. Do not bury or cut them. If they grow out of the pot, let them hang freely - this is their natural epiphytic behaviour.
- High humidity, always - below 50% humidity, the edges of the fronds begin to turn brown. Mist the foliage several times a week or place the pot on a saucer of damp clay pebbles. The bathroom remains the ideal location.
- Epiphytic substrate, not universal potting mix - use a mix of potting soil + orchid bark + perlite to recreate the conditions of a tree trunk. A substrate that is too compact retains too much water and causes the rhizomes to rot.
- Repot every 2 to 3 years in spring - into a pot that is slightly wider rather than deeper, to give the rhizomes room to spread. After repotting, keep watering light for a few weeks.
Technical details
- Botanical name: Aglaomorpha coronans
- Common name: Epiphytic fern
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Origin: humid tropical forests of Southeast Asia
- Variant S: H45 cm | Pot Ø17 cm
- Variant L: H60 cm | Pot Ø23 cm
- Mature size: up to 60–80 cm indoors
- Light: partial shade, soft indirect light - tolerates low light
- Watering: moderate, with the substrate slightly dry on the surface between waterings
- Care: moderate
- Pet toxicity: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Tropical / Exotic / Urban jungle
- Special feature: spectacular deeply lobed fronds, unique creeping golden rhizomes, epiphytic plant, air-purifying, non-toxic
Each plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. Foliage density and rhizome length naturally vary according to the season.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.