Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'

Owned by David Fefferman (@David).

Notes

Epiphytic fern known for its glaucous, blue-green fronds.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Blue Star Fern

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Fern / Pteridophyte, Houseplant, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Clumping

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Tropical Americas

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Epiphytic fern known for its glaucous, blue-green fronds.
Blue Star Fern
Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' by David
Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' by David
Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' by David

Phlebodium

aureum 'Blue Star'

Common NameBlue Star Fern

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Fern / Pteridophyte, Houseplant, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Clumping

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationTropical Americas

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Epiphytic fern known for its glaucous, blue-green fronds.

Item Lore

The Blue Star Fern, a cultivar of *Phlebodium aureum*, is prized for the striking, glaucous blue-green hue of its deeply lobed fronds. Native to tropical regions of the Americas, it is favored by indoor gardeners for its unique coloration and relative resilience compared to more temperamental fern varieties.

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