Fern 'Blue Star'

🔥🌿 Fern ‘Blue Star’ / Phlebodium aureum (fleh-BOH-dee-um AW-ree-um) 🌿🔥

Also known as: Blue Star Fern, Golden Polypody, Cabbage Palm Fern

Unlike most ferns, the Blue Star Fern charms with its bold, wavy, blue-green fronds that look almost frosted under the light. Native to tropical forests of Central and South America, it’s more forgiving than many ferns, tolerating lower humidity and brighter light while still keeping its lush, sculptural look.

💡 Care Tips:

☀️ Light – Prefers bright, indirect light but adapts to medium light. Avoid harsh direct sun, which can bleach the fronds.
💧 Water – Keep soil lightly moist, allowing the top ½ inch to dry before watering. Sensitive to overwatering, so ensure excellent drainage. Use rain, distilled, or filtered water if possible.
🌡️ Humidity – Enjoys moderate humidity but tolerates average household levels better than most ferns. Happiest with 50–60% humidity. Prefers temps of 60–75°F (15–24°C).
🌱 Growth – Moderate grower, spreading via rhizomes that creep along the soil surface. Mature plants form full, bushy clumps that look striking in hanging baskets or decorative pots.

📊 Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate (hardier than most ferns, but still prefers consistent moisture and humidity).

🐾 Pet Safety: Non-toxic to cats and dogs. All pets are unique and reactions may vary in symptoms and severity.

🌟 Collector’s Tip:
The powdery blue hue is most vibrant in bright, indirect light. Allowing the rhizomes to sit slightly above the soil line helps prevent rot and mimics its natural growth habit.

Photos do not depict the exact plant you will receive; colors and size will vary. You will receive the healthiest and best-looking plant from your size selection.