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Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' – Blue Star Fern (P18 Hanging Pot)
Plant Highlights: Distinctive blue-green wavy fronds • Supplied in a hanging pot • Evergreen foliage year-round • Thrives in bright, indirect light • Well suited to humid indoor spaces
Overview
Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' is a distinctive indoor fern with broad, deeply lobed fronds in attractive blue-green tones. Unlike many traditional ferns, its leathery foliage is naturally more textured and architectural, bringing a contemporary feel to indoor plant displays while retaining the soft, lush appearance that ferns are loved for.
Supplied in a P18 hanging pot, its gently arching fronds create a cascading display that looks particularly effective suspended from ceilings, shelves or wall brackets. It is an excellent choice for bright bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces where humidity is naturally higher.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' |
| Common Name | Blue Star Fern |
| Plant Type | Evergreen indoor fern |
| Pot Size | P18 hanging pot |
| Position | Bright, indirect light to light shade |
| Soil | Moisture-retentive, free-draining compost |
| Foliage | Blue-green, deeply lobed evergreen fronds |
| Habit | Arching, cascading |
| Mature Height | 0.5–1 m |
| Mature Spread | 0.5–1 m |
| Hardiness | RHS H1b (10°C to 15°C). |
Growing Guide
Position in bright, indirect light or light shade, avoiding prolonged direct sunshine which can scorch the fronds. Keep the compost evenly moist, allowing the surface to dry slightly before watering again. Avoid leaving the pot sitting in water.
This fern appreciates moderate to high humidity and benefits from warm, stable indoor temperatures. Bathrooms and kitchens with natural light are particularly suitable, although it also performs well in other rooms if protected from dry air and cold draughts.
Feed monthly with a balanced houseplant fertiliser during the growing season to encourage healthy new growth.
Indoor Placement
Ideal for hanging displays in bright living rooms, naturally lit bathrooms, kitchens and home offices. Position where the cascading fronds have room to develop and can be appreciated from below.
Why We Love It
The unusual blue-green foliage sets 'Blue Star' apart from more traditional indoor ferns. Its relaxed, cascading habit and distinctive leaf shape make it an excellent choice for adding texture and colour to modern interiors.
Product Information
- Supplied in a P18 hanging pot.
- Evergreen indoor fern.
- Attractive blue-green, deeply lobed fronds.
- Naturally arching, cascading growth habit.
- Best in bright, indirect light or light shade.
- Prefers evenly moist compost and moderate to high humidity.
Good to Know: The P18 hanging pot refers to the container size at the time of sale and not the mature size of the plant. Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' is regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, making it a popular choice for pet-friendly homes, although it is always best to discourage pets from chewing houseplants.
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