Whimsical Blue-Green Foliage
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 24 Inches
Pet Safe

Phlebodium aureum, or Blue Star Fern, is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It has elongated, blue-green fronds that curl and turn in delightful ways. When the plant is young, the new fronds are irregular in size and shape, but as it matures, the leaf structure becomes more consistent. Blue Star Fern is fairly undemanding and adds unique structure, texture, and color to your indoor houseplant collection.

Best Locations For Growing Fern 'Blue Star'

Blue Star Fern enjoys high humidity and warm temperatures, so place it in an environment like a bathroom or kitchen with extra moisture in the air. Setting it near an east or west-facing window is ideal, away from any cold drafts.

Fern 'Blue Star' Sunlight Requirements

Provide a location where Blue Star Fern will receive medium dappled light; avoid placing it in direct sunlight, which can scorch the fronds. Often when we think of ferns, we assume shade loving, but this variety enjoys bright indirect light.

Fern 'Blue Star' Care

Because of its twisty-turny growth habit, Blue Star Fern should be turned occasionally to help promote full, even growth.

Watering Fern 'Blue Star'

Water Blue Star using room-temperature water, and keep the soil evenly moist at all times, but not soggy. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely. Instead of watering on a schedule, only water when the plant needs it. This fern enjoys regular misting or a position next to a humidifier.

Feeding Fern 'Blue Star'

Blue Star Fern doesn’t need continual fertilization, but you can use a well-balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer occasionally; apply this during the spring and summer months.

Blue Star Fern Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: Yes

Kid Friendly: Yes

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Clumping

Growth Rate: Slow

Mature Height: 24 inches

Mature Spread: 4-20 inches

Flowering: No

Flower Color(s): None

Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Blue, Green

Foliage Description: Blue-Green

Temperature: 54° - 78°F (12° - 26°C)

Humidity: 75% Or Above

Common Name: Blue Star Fern

Other Name(s): Golden Polypody, Golden Serpent Fern, Cabbage Palm Fern, Gold-Foot Fern

Scientific Name: Phlebodium aureum

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Fern_Blue.Star-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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Blue Star Fern