Phlebodium Aureum 'Blue Star Fern' - 4 Inch

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS00000884

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$13.99
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Description

Unleash the Charm of the Blue Star Fern

The Blue Star Fern stands out from the other members of the family of Ferns for its bold blue-green color leaves that are shaped like fingers. Also standing out is this fern's golden-brown, furry “creeping rhizomes” that provide contrasting color as they cover the soil and spill over the pot’s rim. Unlike other Ferns, this one is not as finicky when it comes to care, thriving in drier, less humid conditions and in more light than most other Ferns. 


Blue Star Fern Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Phlebodium Aureum 
  • Common Name(s): Blue Star Fern
  • Family: Polypodiaceae
  • Native Range: Tropical, Subtropical Americas 

Blue Star Fern Care Guide

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Light: Bright, indirect light
  • Water: Keep soil moist
  • Humidity: Moderate to High
  • Temperature: 57-75F
  • Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
  • Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer every 2-3 months during spring and summer
  • Propagation: Division when repotting
  • Growth: Creeping
  • Common Pests: Generally resilient to pests
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic

Fun Fern Fact: A Star Among Ferns

The Blue Star Fern isn't just named for its stunning color—its leaves are also shaped like fingers, giving it a unique, starry look.

Historical Highlight: Tropical Origins

Native to the tropical and subtropical Americas, this fern has made a name for itself as a hardy, low-maintenance choice compared to its more finicky fern cousins. It thrives in less humid conditions, making it a standout in the world of ferns.

Want More Info on Phlebodium Aureum 'Blue Star Fern'?

Discover expert tips on how to keep your new Blue Star Fern thriving by checking out our comprehensive Indoor Fern Care Guide, covering everything from watering to lighting for lush, healthy growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.