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Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'

Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'

Confirmed format: P17 potted plant

Plant Highlights

• Distinctive blue-green, deeply lobed fronds

• Thrives in bright, indirect light

• Appreciates higher humidity but adapts well to typical indoor conditions

• Evergreen foliage for year-round interest

• Generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs

Overview

Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star', commonly known as the Blue Star Fern, is a striking evergreen houseplant grown for its beautifully textured, blue-green fronds and naturally relaxed growth habit. The softly lobed foliage brings a fresh, contemporary look to indoor spaces while providing year-round colour and texture.

This easy-going fern is more tolerant of average household humidity than many other indoor ferns, making it an excellent choice for living rooms, bedrooms and home offices. It also performs particularly well in naturally humid bathrooms with good natural light, where its lush foliage remains at its best.

Why We Love It

• Unique blue-green foliage stands out among traditional houseplants.

• More forgiving of average indoor humidity than many ferns.

• Creates a relaxed, tropical feel without demanding complicated care.

• Ideal for shelves, plant stands and decorative pots.

• Suitable for pet-friendly households.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Light

Position in bright, indirect light or light shade. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the fronds and fade their distinctive blue-green colour.

Watering

Keep the compost lightly moist, allowing the top layer to begin drying before watering again. Reduce watering slightly during winter while avoiding prolonged dryness or waterlogging.

Compost

Grow in a free-draining, humus-rich houseplant compost. Repot every few years in spring if the plant becomes root-bound.

Humidity and Temperature

Although more adaptable than many ferns, 'Blue Star' appreciates moderate humidity. A bright bathroom or kitchen with natural light is ideal, but it also grows well in living rooms if kept away from radiators and cold draughts. Maintain a consistent indoor temperature.

Feeding and Routine Care

Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser during spring and summer. Remove any old or damaged fronds at the base to keep the plant looking fresh and wipe surrounding dust from the pot to maintain a tidy display.

Perfect For

• Bright living rooms.

• Bathrooms with natural light.

• Bedrooms and home offices.

• Shelves, plant stands and decorative containers.

• Pet-friendly homes.

Good to Know

The distinctive blue-green colouring develops best in bright, indirect light. Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, although it is always best to discourage pets from chewing any houseplant.

Product Information

• Botanical identity: Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'

• Supplied in a P17 nursery pot.