Blue star fern care

Phlebodium aureum needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Phlebodium aureum
Other names: Golden polypody, Blue-green fern
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright, indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun.
Soil check: Every 3 to 6 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a light, airy mix: potting soil with orchid bark and perlite. Use a shallow pot.

Do not bury the rhizomes. Let them grow on top of the soil.
Brown dots under the fronds are spores. They are normal.
Brown, crisp edges mean dry air or dry soil. Water the plant before the whole pot is dry.
Yellow fronds and soft rhizomes mean too much water.

We do not know if this plant is safe for pets. Keep it away from pets and children.