Phlebodium aureum

An epiphytic fern from the tropical Americas, Phlebodium aureum grows naturally on the trunks and branches of palms and other trees, its creeping rhizomes — covered in dense, golden-brown scales — anchoring it to bark rather than soil. The fronds are large and deeply lobed, with a distinctive blue-green cast that sets it apart from most houseplant ferns. It does best in bright indirect light with consistently moist, well-aerated roots and humidity above 60%; in a closed terrarium it fills space confidently, so it suits larger builds or needs regular trimming to stay in proportion.