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Blue star fern Care tips and growing info

Blue star fern Care tips and growing info
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Light: Low to moderate light requirements, ideal for homes and offices. Water: Keep the soil moist at all times. Water when the surface becomes slightly dry, but don't over-do it, the Blue Star Fern won't thank you if it is left standing in water. Water from the sides rather directly onto the leaves.

  1. How often should you water a blue star Fern?
  2. Should you mist a blue star Fern?
  3. Why is my Blue Star Fern dying?
  4. Why does my Blue Star Fern have brown tips?
  5. Where do you put blue star Fern?
  6. Where do you store Blue Star Fern?
  7. Can you split Blue Star Fern?
  8. How big do Blue Star Ferns get?
  9. Should I cut the dead leaves off my fern?
  10. How do I bring my fern back to life?
  11. What do you feed a blue star Fern?
  12. How often should I water Golden Polypody?

How often should you water a blue star Fern?

5. Watering. Phlebodium aureum is native to tropical areas which means they require humidity and moist soil but don't like to be over watered. Water it once a week a keep an eye on it.

Should you mist a blue star Fern?

There is no need to mist this fern or place it on a humidity tray. Blue star ferns don't favor high humidity quite as much as some other fern species.

Why is my Blue Star Fern dying?

The most common and most difficult to solve issues with Blue Star Ferns is an excess of water. If the soil isn't able to drain excess water, the pot doesn't have a drainage hole, or you're watering too frequently the roots will start to rot.

Why does my Blue Star Fern have brown tips?

Brown tips on fronds are often caused by tap water or soil loaded with salts, minerals, and other chemicals (read more about water quality for houseplants here). Browning that affects more than just the tips can be related to insufficient humidity or soil moisture.

Where do you put blue star Fern?

A bright spot with not too much sunlight

Grow Phlebodium aureum in a bright spot with little or partial direct sun. They will tolerate sun a little more than most other ferns.

Where do you store Blue Star Fern?

Light: Low to moderate light requirements, ideal for homes and offices. Water: Keep the soil moist at all times. Water when the surface becomes slightly dry, but don't over-do it, the Blue Star Fern won't thank you if it is left standing in water. Water from the sides rather directly onto the leaves.

Can you split Blue Star Fern?

Division (Easy) - The best time to divide is during the repotting period. Gently tease away some of the soil, separating fleshy rhizomes with sections of the original root systems and plenty of foliage.

How big do Blue Star Ferns get?

Habit: This fern typically grows to one foot tall and wide. Origins: Blue star fern is a plant that comes from tropical rain forests of South America. In the wild it grows on trees, using them for support but not drawing nutrients or moisture from them.

Should I cut the dead leaves off my fern?

To improve their appearance, you should prune out any brown or yellow fronds from indoor ferns. Pruning out these dead fronds also improves airflow around the plant, which helps reduce fungal or mold problems. If you find your indoor fern's fronds frequently die back, check the soil.

How do I bring my fern back to life?

Dig up your fern and add organic material or compost to the hole if you have clay soil that that doesn't drain well. Replace the fern, water it well and give it a few weeks to bounce back. Transplant the fern if it currently grows in direct sunlight and has browned leaflets or fronds.

What do you feed a blue star Fern?

Blue Star Ferns prefer temperatures ranging from 18º-25ºC. Avoid abrupt temperature changes and cold drafts. Fertiliser: Feed with general houseplant fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to summer).

How often should I water Golden Polypody?

There isn't any set schedule for watering this plant. It's ideal to water it once a week, and slightly more during its growing season. Decrease the watering if you notice the fern isn't growing. Mist regularly if there's low humidity.

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