FERNS
COMMON NAME: Golden Fern plant
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Phlebodium aureum
FAMILY: Polypodiaceae
SOIL: Grows well in good drainage moist soil
PLANT TYPE: Fern
ORIGIN: South America
PROPAGATION: Done through runners with a base of the plant after propagating keep the plant in shade for 2 days.
REPOTTING: Repotting is done when the plants are overcrowded and roots are poked out of the soil.
- This plant removes indoor airborne pollutants like Formaldehyde, CO2, Benzene, Lead, and Trichloroethylene which can be found in paints, furniture, machines, or other electric appliances.
- It also increases the humidity level by retaining moisture in the air which is the special soothing effect of this plant.
- Golden Fern plants are ornamental plants and air purifiers; they can be placed both in offices, and homes & also used for landscaping purposes.
- This plant acts as a ground cover crop in soil by remediating contaminated soil.
- This type of fern is usually grown in hanging baskets.
- Place the plant in a hanging pot 50-60 cm wide, size 18 cm, and at least 6 inches deep, fill the hanging pot with the required amount of well-drained soil and potting mix.
- Water the plants once a week, do not overwater the plants it may lead to root rot.
- Golden fern plants can be kept in bright partial sunlight indoors.
- Apply any liquid organic fertilizer once in 3 months.