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Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum
Pronunciation: flee-BOH-dee-um AW-re-um
SKU #45280
LIGHT:
Bright Indirect Light, Low Light, Medium Indirect Light
WATER:
Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 to 3 ft tall and wide.
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| Description | An excellent, easy-care indoor plant, with icy blue-green leaves that rise from hairy rhizomes. Will be happy in bright rooms, kept moist and occasionally misted. Fabulous in pots, but also an excellent choice for humid terrariums. Adds a spa-like feel to bright, steamy bathrooms. Non-toxic to people and animals. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Care Instructions | Plant in indoor plant potting soil in a pot with drainage holes. Provide bright indirect light. Prefers humidity. Keep soil lightly moist. Fertilize lightly every 2 to 3 months with a balanced fertilizer while actively growing. Prune as needed to maintain size and remove dead leaves. |
| Lore | In its natural habitat of South America, extending into parts of North America, this fern grows as an epiphyte, using spreading rhizomes to grow on trees. |
Details
| Description | An excellent, easy-care indoor plant, with icy blue-green leaves that rise from hairy rhizomes. Will be happy in bright rooms, kept moist and occasionally misted. Fabulous in pots, but also an excellent choice for humid terrariums. Adds a spa-like feel to bright, steamy bathrooms. Non-toxic to people and animals. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Houseplant |
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| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Care
| Care Instructions | Plant in indoor plant potting soil in a pot with drainage holes. Provide bright indirect light. Prefers humidity. Keep soil lightly moist. Fertilize lightly every 2 to 3 months with a balanced fertilizer while actively growing. Prune as needed to maintain size and remove dead leaves. |
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History
| Lore | In its natural habitat of South America, extending into parts of North America, this fern grows as an epiphyte, using spreading rhizomes to grow on trees. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Blue Star Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage
Is Blue Star Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Blue Star Fern is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Blue Star Fern?
Blue Star Fern is Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs.
How fast does Blue Star Fern grow?
Blue Star Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Blue Star Fern in my landscape?
Blue Star Fern is suitable for: Container, Houseplant.
What color is the foliage of Blue Star Fern?
Blue Star Fern has Blue-green foliage.
How do I care for Blue Star Fern?
Plant in indoor plant potting soil in a pot with drainage holes. Provide bright indirect light. Prefers humidity. Keep soil lightly moist. Fertilize lightly every 2 to 3 months with a balanced fertilizer while actively growing. Prune as needed to maintain size and remove dead leaves.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.