1 Phlebodium Aureum Blue Star Fern Houseplant, Pet Friendly Easy Care Indoor Plant, 17cm Root Ball

Phlebodium Aureum – Blue Star Fern Houseplant

The Blue Star Fern is a stunning tropical fern prized for its distinctive blue-green, deeply lobed fronds that create an eye-catching display in any indoor setting. Unlike many ferns, Phlebodium aureum is wonderfully low-maintenance and tolerant of a range of indoor conditions, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced plant enthusiasts alike.

This pet-friendly houseplant is non-toxic to cats and dogs, so you can enjoy its beautiful foliage with complete peace of mind. Its soft, silvery-blue fronds arch gracefully as they mature, adding a calming, architectural presence to shelves, desks, or hanging planters.

The Blue Star Fern thrives in humid environments, making it a perfect companion for bathrooms, kitchens, or any room where it can benefit from a little extra moisture in the air. It prefers indirect light and consistently moist (but not waterlogged) soil, rewarding you with lush, healthy growth throughout the year.

What's Included:

• 1 x Phlebodium Aureum (Blue Star Fern) supplied in a 17cm pot

Key Features:

• Pet friendly – non-toxic to cats and dogs


• Easy care – well suited to beginners


• Attractive blue-green foliage with a soft, silvery sheen


• Ideal for rooms with indirect or low light


• Thrives in humid environments such as bathrooms and kitchens

Cultural Information:

• Botanical Name: Phlebodium aureum


• Common Names: Blue Star Fern, Gold Foot Fern


• Classification: Evergreen Tropical Fern


• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30–60 cm × 30–60 cm


• Growth Habit: Spreading, Clump-Forming Fern with Arching Fronds


• Perfect for: Indoor Spaces, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Shaded Rooms, Hanging Planters


• Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade


• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid allowing the soil to dry out completely


• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity


• Temperature: 15–24°C – avoid cold draughts and sudden temperature changes


• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to autumn)


• Type: Tender Evergreen Fern (indoor)


• Foliage: Blue-Green, Deeply Lobed Fronds with a Silvery Sheen


• Toxicity: Non-toxic to pets and humans

Care Tips:

• Position in bright, indirect light – avoid direct sunlight which can scorch the fronds


• Water regularly to keep the compost evenly moist; reduce watering slightly in winter


• Mist the foliage regularly or place on a pebble tray to increase humidity


• Repot in spring when the plant becomes root-bound, using a well-draining peat-free houseplant compost


• Remove any brown or damaged fronds at the base to encourage fresh new growth

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