{"product_id":"phlebodium-aureum-blue-star-p17","title":"Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' \/ P17","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePhlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlebodium aureum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Star'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e P17 potted plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive blue-green, deeply lobed fronds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciates higher humidity but adapts well to typical indoor conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen foliage for year-round interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhlebodium aureum\u003c\/em\u003e '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique blue-green foliage stands out among traditional houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore forgiving of average indoor humidity than many ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates a relaxed, tropical feel without demanding complicated care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for shelves, plant stands and decorative pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for pet-friendly households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePhlebodium aureum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Star'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Star Fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen indoor fern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue-green, deeply lobed, arching fronds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad, gently spreading clump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Indoor Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 40–60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Indoor Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 50–70cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright, indirect light to light shade; avoid prolonged direct sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater when the upper layer of compost begins to dry, keeping the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree-draining, humus-rich houseplant compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHumidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers moderate to high humidity but tolerates average indoor conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest between 16–24°C; avoid temperatures below 10°C and protect from cold draughts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition in bright, indirect light or light shade. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can scorch the fronds and fade their distinctive blue-green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompost\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in a free-draining, humus-rich houseplant compost. Repot every few years in spring if the plant becomes root-bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHumidity and Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and Routine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright living rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBathrooms with natural light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBedrooms and home offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelves, plant stands and decorative containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePet-friendly homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive blue-green colouring develops best in bright, indirect light. \u003cem\u003ePhlebodium aureum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Star' is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, although it is always best to discourage pets from chewing any houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003ePhlebodium aureum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Star'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a P17 nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pannebakker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710644212045,"sku":"8712044648545","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/phlebodium-aureum-blue-star-p17","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}