{"product_id":"phlebodium-davana-fougere-bleutee-elegante","title":"Phlebodium 'Davana' (Blue Fern)","description":"\u003csection id=\"phlebodium-davana\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Light bluish foliage • ✨ Fine and airy fronds • 🌑 Tolerates partial shade • 💧 Regular watering • 🐾 Non-toxic • 🏙️ 2 sizes available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePhlebodium 'Davana'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cem\u003ebluish fern\u003c\/em\u003e, is a tropical epiphytic fern native to the \u003cstrong\u003eforests of South America\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the Blue Star with its broad, velvety fronds, the Davana variety features lighter bluish foliage with fine, delicately cut fronds — an airy and slender habit that brings a unique lightness and delicacy to plant arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eNon-toxic to pets and comfortable in partial shade, it is perfect for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/helechos-de-interior\"\u003ehomes with pets looking for a graphic fern\u003c\/a\u003e in low-light spaces — a rare combination in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-aptas-para-mascotas-interior\"\u003enon-toxic plant selection\u003c\/a\u003e, where most decorative ferns are absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-phlebodium\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhich Phlebodium variety to choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eVerdeia offers two Phlebodium with very distinct silhouettes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhlebodium 'Davana'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — light bluish foliage with fine, delicately cut fronds, airy and slender habit. The more delicate and refined of the two varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/phlebodium-blue-star-helecho-azul\"\u003ePhlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — intense blue-green foliage with broad, wavy, and slightly velvety fronds, more compact and dense habit. The choice for a more intense color and a more imposing volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eLight \u0026 placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePhlebodium Davana thrives in soft to medium indirect light — its fine fronds are more sensitive to direct sunlight than those of the Blue Star and fade quickly if exposed for long periods. Its tolerance to partial shade makes it a good option for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-sombra-mi-sombra\"\u003elow-light spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect to partial shade — protected from direct sun that burns the delicate fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal locations:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, dim living room — the bathroom benefits from natural humidity after showers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 °C, without sudden changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high (60-80%) — mist regularly or place on a tray of moist clay pebbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIf the foliage gradually turns green losing its bluish tint, move the plant to a slightly brighter spot — this is the most reliable sign of insufficient light for Phlebodium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026 care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePhlebodium Davana is an epiphytic fern — its roots absorb ambient moisture as well as water from the substrate. Keep the substrate slightly moist at all times, never soggy, as with other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/riego-de-plantas-de-interior-la-guia-completa-para-no-volver-a-regar-demasiado\"\u003etropical indoor ferns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 times per week in spring-summer, reduced in autumn-winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e daily or every 2 days — its fine fronds dry faster than the thick fronds of the Blue Star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-calcareous at room temperature — calcareous water browns the tips of delicate fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — pot with drainage holes and very well-draining substrate for ferns or orchids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e a liquid fertilizer for green plants diluted by half, once a month from April to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA tray filled with moist clay pebbles under the pot creates a constant humid microclimate around the fine fronds — this is the most effective method to maintain a tropical atmosphere without risking root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"deco\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026 plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe lightness and fineness of the Phlebodium Davana fronds make it an ideal contrast plant — it brings airiness and delicacy to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-colgantes-las-mejores-especies-para-embellecer-tu-interior\"\u003efern and trailing plant arrangements\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a very graphic epiphytic fern arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair Phlebodium Davana with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/platycerium-bifurcatum-helecho-cuerno-de-ciervo-tropical\"\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum\u003c\/a\u003e — the fine bluish fronds of Davana contrast with the sculptural antler-shaped fronds of Platycerium for a very original and graphic epiphytic fern duo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an arrangement with very varied textures,\u003c\/strong\u003e combine it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/nephrolepis-green-lady-helecho-de-boston-de-interior\"\u003eNephrolepis Green Lady\u003c\/a\u003e and an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/asplenium-parvati-helecho-tropical-de-interior\"\u003eAsplenium Parvati\u003c\/a\u003e — the airy bluish of Davana, the bright cascading green of Nephrolepis, and the soft lacy green of Asplenium create three very distinct ferns with the same tolerance for partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a non-toxic tropical arrangement,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-planta-de-oracion\"\u003eMaranta Fascinator\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/calathea-warscewiczii-planta-pavo-real-aterciopelada\"\u003eCalathea warscewiczii\u003c\/a\u003e — all three plants share the same tolerance for partial shade and are non-toxic to pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a matte white or very light gray ceramic decorative pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e the cool and neutral tones complement the bluish tint of the fronds — choose a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/macetas-ceramica\"\u003ematte ceramic decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e without pattern so the delicate color of the foliage remains the only decorative accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"conseils-verdeia\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMist the fronds daily in heated indoor spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fine fronds of Davana dry out at the tips much faster than the thick fronds of other ferns — daily misting in winter is essential to keep the foliage’s delicacy intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove yellowed fronds at the base as soon as they appear:\u003c\/strong\u003e a yellowed frond never greens again and consumes energy from new shoots — cutting it cleanly at the base keeps the plant dense and encourages new bluish fronds to grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepot every 2 years in spring with a light and airy substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e a mix for ferns or orchids enriched with perlite ensures optimal drainage while maintaining root moisture — the steps of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/trasplante-de-plantas-de-interior-cuando-como-y-en-que-trasplantar-guia-completa\"\u003eindoor plant repotting\u003c\/a\u003e fully apply here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhlebodium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Davana'\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phlebodium Davana, Bluish Fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypodiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical forests of South America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions at delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🏙️ 2 sizes available — H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm or H60 cm | Pot Ø26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular, substrate slightly moist, frequent misting\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e high (60-80%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 24 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic to pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy \/ Delicate \/ Tropical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: photos show a representative example. The intensity of the bluish color and the density of the fronds naturally vary depending on light, humidity, and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"H35 cm | Pot Ø12","offer_id":56266766450953,"sku":"16703","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"H60 cm | Pot Ø26 cm","offer_id":56266766516489,"sku":"10873","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/phlebodium-davana-fougere-bleutee-elegante-verdeia-2334403.jpg?v=1775153783","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/phlebodium-davana-elegant-blue-fern","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}