Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' - tropical fern with blue-green foliage

Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' is an exotic and elegant variety of epiphytic fern, notable for its long, wavy leaves of bluish-green color with matte reflections, creating a calming and refined visual effect. The plant has a loose habit, with arched leaves and creeping rhizomes covered with fine rusty hairs, adding extra texture. This fern is ideal for natural, tropical, or modern decorations, bringing freshness and movement to indoor spaces.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star'

• Family: Polypodiaceae

• Plant type: epiphytic fern, decorative through foliage

• Leaves: long, lobed, wavy, with bluish-green shades, waxy to the touch

• Growth: moderately fast, with a loose, flowing or slightly upward habit

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: moderate indirect light – also tolerates partial shade

• Soil: airy and well-drained – ideally a mix of peat, perlite, and crushed bark

• Watering: regular – the substrate should be kept slightly moist, but not soaked

• Temperature: optimal between 18–26°C, no exposure below 12°C

• Humidity: high – tropical fern that prefers moist air; ideal for bright bathrooms or near a humidifier

✔️ What makes it special:

• Foliage with rare shades of bluish-green, with a silky appearance

• Plant non-toxic to pets

• Adapts well indoors, even in lower light

• Suitable for hanging pots or shelves, with an instant decorative effect

Height including pot 25 cm
Pot diameter 12 cm