Blue Star Fern – Phlebodium aureum blue star

Description

Description: The Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum ‘Blue Star’) is a distinctive fern with wavy, blue-green fronds that add a unique texture and colour to any indoor plant collection. This hardy fern is easy to care for and perfect for modern decor.

Full Botanical Name: Phlebodium aureum ‘Blue Star’

Common Names: Blue Star Fern

Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to tropical areas of South America.

Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows epiphytically in the wild, in the crooks of tree branches.

Care Information:

• Light: Prefers indirect, moderate light; can tolerate low light.

• Ideal Room: Works well in any room with indirect sunlight, especially humid areas.

• Feeding: Feed sparingly; too much fertilizer can damage the plant.

• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity environments.

• Ideal Temperature: 65°F to 80°F (18°C to 27°C).

• Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid overwatering.

• Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to pets and children.

• Soil Type: Loamy, well-draining soil.

• Propagation: Propagate by division of the root ball.

• Eventual Height and Spread: Up to 2 feet tall and wide.

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.

• Pests and Treatment: Resistant to most pests; occasional issues with scale.

• Repotting: Every 2-3 years.

• Pruning: Minimal pruning required, just remove dead fronds.

• Folk Law: Believed to bring tranquillity to the home environment.

• Air Purification: Effective at improving indoor air quality by removing pollutants.