Blue Star Fern
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The Blue Star Fern, Phlebodium aureum, is known for its attractive, arching fronds with distinctive blue-green foliage. The fronds have a feathery appearance, and the undersides often have a silvery-blue hue. A relatively easy fern to look after.
Top Tip
A common symptom of underwatering and a lack of humidity is fronds curling in on themselves.
How to care for Blue Star Fern
Aspect
Blue Star Ferns prefer bright, indirect light. They can tolerate lower light levels but may not thrive in low-light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight, as it can scorch the delicate fronds.
Care Level
One of the easier ferns to care for.
Watering
These ferns prefer evenly moist conditions and may suffer if the soil dries out.
Feeding
Feed once a month during the spring and summer, reduce frequency the rest of the year.
Humidity
Blue Star Ferns appreciate higher humidity but they can adapt to average indoor humidity levels. Regular misting can help create a more humid environment.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Phlebodium aureum
PLANT TYPE
Fern, Indoor Plant
NURSERY POT SIZE
12cm
PLANT HEIGHT (INCLUDING POT)
20-30cm
WARNING SIGNS
If the air is too dry, the fronds may become dry or brown at the tips
TOXICITY
Blue Star Ferns are considered non-toxic to humans and pets.
Indoor plants help bring personality, break up spaces and introduce new textures and tones.
At Soto we want to make looking after your plants as easy and enjoyable as possible. The Blue Star Fern plant profile will help you get to know your new plant.
Blue Star Fern is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Florida, the Caribbean, and parts of South America.
The Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum) is primarily appreciated for its unique blue-green foliage and adaptability to indoor environments.
The Blue Star Ferns prefer bright, indirect light. They can tolerate lower light levels but may not thrive in low-light conditions. This plant thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C, it is sensitive to cold temperatures and should be protected from drafts and sudden temperature changes.
It is important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Grouping plants together can create a more humid environment as plants release moisture through a process called transpiration. Position your Blue Star Fern near other plants to benefit from collective humidity.