Davana Fern
Phlebodium aureum 'Davana' · Polypodiaceae
How it looks
The Davana fern is a cultivar of blue star fern, a fern with longer, more deeply divided bluish gray-green fronds that arch gently as they grow. The frond surface has a white powdery coating. Height 12–24 in (30–60 cm).
No toxicity data available
Davana Fern is not listed in the ASPCA's toxic plants list for cats, and NC State Extension has no toxicity data for it either. With no confirmed evidence either way, we cannot call it safe — exercise caution if your cat has access to it.
Guide for parents
Davana Fern has no official toxicity data, so it is hard to say for certain whether it is safe.
It is a cultivar of the same species as Blue Star Fern (PLANT 572), so the same conclusion applies — the species is not on the ASPCA list.
Its furry rhizomes creep over the edge of the pot, which invites a cat to bat at them. If you see chewing, vomiting, or loss of appetite, contact your vet.
Details
- Scientific name
- Phlebodium aureum 'Davana'
- Common name
- Davana Fern
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Source
- No confirmed source for cats — not listed by ASPCA
Related plants
Same plant family· Polypodiaceae
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