Blue Star Fern – Phlebodium aureum – British Grown

Scientific NamePhlebodium aureum (vein-like gold) ‘Blue Star’ Common NameBlue Star Fern, Golden Polypody, Golden Serpent Fern, Cabbage Palm Fern OriginTropical rainforests of South America DescriptionThe Blue Star Fern gets its name from the blue-green hue of its foliage, a fascinating colouring which will look great in your home. Its leaves also give it many of its names in their shape, being likened to veins, feet, stars or serpents; whatever you compare them to, the thick fronds of this fern’s leaves give it a bushy, easy-to-maintain foliage which can thrive in your home, either in a hanging pot or standing on your sideboard.LightCan withstand all ranges of indirect light- just don’t place it in your brightest window, where it will get sunburnt!WaterAllow the top third of the soil to dry out in between watering; this plant is not very resistant to drought, so be sure to keep its hydration regular! HumidityThrives in higher humidity, so will appreciate a humidity tray or more frequent misting.SoilUse a well-draining but moisture retentive mix to satisfy your Blue Star’s thirst and make sure it doesn’t drown. FoodFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.TemperatureAverage household temperatures of about 18-26C are fine- make sure it doesn’t drop below 12C in winter. Pet-safeYes, but too much nibbling won’t be good for pets, small humans or the plant! Sprouts Top TipsWhen watering, make sure to hydrate the visible ‘hairy’ parts of the root, which will encourage growth. Cost: $25 Free Shipping: We offer free shipping on orders over $30. Please check the free - shipping eligibility at checkout. Delivery Time: It usually takes [3-5] business days for standard shipping. Please note that this is an estimated time frame and may be affected by local holidays, and unforeseen circumstances. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Blue Star Fern – Phlebodium aureum – British Grown” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.