False Golden Polypody (Phlebodium pseudoaureum)

Overview

False Golden Polypody (Phlebodium pseudoaureum) is an epiphytic fern with glaucous blue-green fronds and prominent golden sori. It is often confused with the Golden Polypody (Phlebodium aureum).

Taxonomy

Description

Fronds are 40–80 cm long, pinnate, with wavy-margined pinnae. The rhizome is thick, creeping, covered with golden-brown scales. Sori are round, bright orange-gold, arranged in two rows.

Habitat and Cultivation

Epiphytic in tropical and subtropical forests. Mount on bark or grow in hanging baskets with coarse mix. Bright indirect light, high humidity, warm temperatures. Allow rhizome to dry slightly between waterings.