Blue Star Fern Plant
Blue Star Fern (Phlebodium aureum) is a fern growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
30-50 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Humid
Temperature (°)
15-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-90%
Potting media
Loam + Peat Moss
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
200-500 g
Flowering Time
Non-flowering
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.9 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Low yield
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3-7 years
Health Benefits
Air-purifying, ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in some traditional medicines for respiratory health.
· Contains compounds with potential anti-inflammatory properties