Phlebodium aureum - Blue Star Fern care

*Here are some helpful tips on how to grow and care for this beautiful fern! This plant is tough, adaptable, works in those low light exposures in your home or office space, and of course the gorgeous glow of its blue green fronds!
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[@cruelsister1]

I really enjoyed your information and your fern is gorgeous.

[@JasonsGreenSleeves]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it🌿!

[@andyskurna1407]

Wow, after watching 3 or 4 other videos about this plant, I have to say your information is the most complete, by far. One thing that has me a little confused about culture is that everyone plants these in soil, even though they are epiphytic. I believe my Blue Star is ready for a larger pot since the rhizomes are touching the outer edge of the pot...and then some. I was wondering, should I look for a pot that is wider but more shallow than standard considering this is an epiphyte?

[@JasonsGreenSleeves]

Thank you Andy🙂! I totally feel your confusion with the soil and the epiphytic fern! We usually pot terrestrial plants in potting soil, so the fern adds confusion. I think the only reason it works for this epiphyte is that potting soil isn't really true soil; it's a bunch of broken down organic matter like bark, peat moss, worm castings, bat guano, coconut coir etc. Potting soil is formulated so that plants can grow in it in pots, but it's actually totally different than real soil outside that is full of billions of bacteria and fungi; it's a whole terrestrial ecosystem that epiphytes would most likely not survive in. As funny as it is, just remember that potting soil isn't real soil; it's organic matter in different ratios to accommodate different types of plants🌿👍. It's alright for the ferns rhizomes to touch the edge of the pot or even reach over; if they've enveloped the pot and the plant isn't doing so well, it may be time to repot, and ; yes, a more shallow pot is good for this plant as it's an epiphyte. Good observation👍! You're fern sounds like it's in great hands🌿👍🙂!

[@alandarwin8450]

I have brown spots on my Blue Star fern. How can I home remedy?

[@JasonsGreenSleeves]

That’s a tough one, I’m not sure if you can make them go away, but worth a try. Lighten up on the watering, just not so light that it drys out. It’s tough though, it should easily be able to go a few days without water (unless it’s in the direct path of a heater). If you haven’t repotted it in a while, use a “potting soil for indoor plants”. They often have a ph that works for plants like this blue star Fern. Just don’t put up too big too fast, just stay in same size pot (unless it’s to snap); 6” and 8” pots are good for this plant. Maybe give it a little more light than it’s currently getting. Don’t forget to feed it too. Make sure it’s not over watered, but also make sure it’s not under watered either. I hope this helps🌿