Blue Star Fern

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  • 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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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