Phlebodium aureum ‘Mandianum’ - Golden Zebra Fern
The Golden Zebra Fern is characterized by its vibrant, striped fronds, featuring golden-yellow variegation against a lush green backdrop. Its unique foliage adds a touch of brightness and texture to any indoor space. To care for it, provide bright, indirect light, ensuring it receives enough humidity to thrive. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Regular misting or placing the plant on a pebble tray can help maintain optimal humidity levels for this stunning fern.
Ed's Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Phlebodium aureum ‘Mandianum’
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Common Name(s): Golden Zebra Fern, Zebra Fern, Golden Zebra
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native Range: Tropical, Subtropical Americas
Ed's Care Guide
- Care Level: Moderate
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep soil moist
- Humidity: Moderate to High
- Temperature: 57-75F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
- Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer every 2-3 months during spring and summer
- Propagation: Division when repotting
- Growth: Creeping
- Common Pests: Generally resilient to pests
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Golden zebra ferns, with their striking variegated foliage featuring golden stripes, add a touch of elegance and visual interest to any indoor setting. These ferns are relatively low-maintenance, thriving in moderate to bright indirect light and requiring regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Their compact growth habit and ability to tolerate a range of indoor conditions make them an ideal choice for adding lush greenery to homes, offices, or any indoor space.