Blue Star Fern, Phlebodium Aureum

Botanical Name: Phlebodium aureum

Previous Botanical Names: Polypodium aureum, Polypodium leucotomos

Common Names: Cabbage Palm Fern, Golden Polypody, Gold Foot Fern, Gold Serpent Fern, Hare Foot Fern, Blue Star Fern

Size

Total:$14.00

Shipped and sold by canopi
Will arrive between May 8 - 11

About

The Blue Star Fern is a treat for the eyes that boasts both a unique leaf shape and color, and a laid back care profile. The flat strappy leaves are washed in a hazy blue grey color, and though it is a fern, it is much more drought tolerant than most. It's easy to fall in love with a pet friendly fern that is also drought tolerant.

Care Guide

Light Requirements

Prefers medium sunlight. Tolerates low sunlight or artificial lighting. Growth will slow in low light conditions. Bright sunlight can scorch the leaves.

Artificial Light

Direct Sun

Water Needs

Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.

Infrequent

Frequent

Soil Preference

Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.

Moisture Retention

Fast Drying

Retentive

Drainage Speed

Slow

Fast