Phlebodium Aureum – Blue Star Fern Houseplant
The Blue Star Fern is a stunning tropical fern prized for its distinctive blue-green, deeply lobed fronds that create an eye-catching display in any indoor setting. Unlike many ferns, Phlebodium aureum is wonderfully low-maintenance and tolerant of a range of indoor conditions, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced plant enthusiasts alike.
This pet-friendly houseplant is non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can enjoy its beautiful foliage with complete peace of mind. Its soft, silvery-blue fronds arch gracefully as they mature, adding a calming, architectural presence to shelves, desks, or hanging planters.
The Blue Star Fern thrives in humid environments, making it a perfect companion for bathrooms, kitchens, or any room where it can benefit from a little extra moisture in the air. It prefers indirect light and consistently moist (but not waterlogged) soil, rewarding you with lush, healthy growth throughout the year.
What's Included:
- 1 x Phlebodium Aureum (Blue Star Fern) supplied in a 17cm pot
Key Features:
- Pet friendly – non-toxic to cats and dogs
- Easy care – well suited to beginners
- Attractive blue-green foliage with a soft, silvery sheen
- Ideal for rooms with indirect or low light
- Thrives in humid environments such as bathrooms and kitchens
Cultural Information:
- Botanical Name: Phlebodium aureum
- Common Names: Blue Star Fern, Gold Foot Fern
- Classification: Evergreen Tropical Fern
- Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm
- Growth Habit: Spreading, Clump-Forming Fern with Arching Fronds
- Perfect for: Indoor Spaces, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Shaded Rooms, Hanging Planters
- Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
- Temperature: 15–24°C – avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature changes
- Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to autumn)
- Type: Tender Evergreen Fern (indoor)
- Foliage: Blue-Green, Deeply Lobed Fronds with a Silvery Sheen
- Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans
Care Tips:
- Position in bright, indirect light – avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the fronds
- Water regularly to keep the compost evenly moist; reduce watering slightly in winter
- Mist the foliage regularly or place on a pebble tray to increase humidity
- Repot in spring when the plant becomes root-bound, using a well-draining peat-free houseplant compost
- Remove any brown or damaged fronds at the base to encourage fresh new growth