Phlebodium aureum (Blue Star Fern)
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| What |
Blue star fern |
| When |
April 23, 2020 |
| From |
Gabriella Plants |
| Condition |
Healthy, pest-free |
Taken 4/25/2020
Close up of blue star fern leaves.
Fuzzy rhizome exposed at the top of the soil (normal). Do not water on these!
General
- Originates from Central/South America
- Can be found in Florida, USA
- Popular house plant
Difficulty
- Easy for a fern
- Adaptable to room temperature
Light
- Low, indirect light
- Leaves will burn in direct sun
Humidity
- Love moist humid air (60-90%)
- Comes form tropical forests
- Putting close to other tropical plants are usually good enough
Watering
- Avoid watering directly on the rhizome (mossy buldge)! See photos above for example.
- Bottom water!
- Medium and moist, but not wet
- Use finger and go to second knuckle to see if its dry, then water if it is
- Mist leaves every so often to keep leaves blue
Propagate
Pet
Potting Medium
- Is a Epephite, make sure it is loose and well draining
- 60/40 soil and perlite
- Some orchid mix OK
- More acidic ok
Fertizilier
- Dont go strong! Will hurt roots.
- Half strength, 1/4, monthly to every other month during growing season
- 1:1:1
- Iron, fish is good
Pests
