Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum)
Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum)
Related to a hare-foot fern, Phlebodium aureum, is a unique, fern popularly grown for it's blue-grey foliage. It’s native to tropical regions of South America, North America and the Caribbean where it grows as an epiphyte. Growing in a clump, this plant bears blue-grey fronds that extend from the creeping rhizomes, which have a furry appearance.
*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.
*Larger pot sizes (Size 4 and above) are ONLY available for Local Pickup or Local Delivery within 5km of our stores.
Plant pairings
Other easy care plants>
Other bright light plants>
Pot size guide (mm)
This is a general guide of the size we offer:
Size 1 70mm - 100mm pot
Size 2 110mm-130mm pot
Size 3 140mm - 180mm pot
Size 4 200mm pot
Size 5 250mm pot
Size 6 300mm pot
Size 7 350mm pot
Size 8 400mm pot
Skill level
Easy
Alternative names
Blue Star Fern
Care
LIGHT
Prefers bright light.
WATER
Keep moist over the warmer months. Reduce watering in the cooler months and allow the plant to dry longer between watering. Can adapt to drier conditions.
NUTRIENTS
Feed with slow-release fertiliser once every month (refers to packaging for dosage).In the warmer months, feed twice with a liquid fertiliser.
IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.