BLUE STAR FERN
The Blue Star Fern is a favourite in the shop. Customers are drawn to it's almost seaweed like fronds with their Eucalyptus colour.
WATER
Keep the soil consistently moist without being waterlogged. Little and often is the best approach for Blue Star Ferns.
LIGHT
Blue Star Ferns prefer bright indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight as this will burn the leaves. Too little light and you will get slow and leggy growth.
FERTILISING
You can feed your Blue Star Fern once a month during the spring and summer months.
SOIL
Your Blue Star Fern needs an airy soil mix visit our soil bar to add perlite, sphagnum moss and orchid bark to a standard houseplant soil mix.
TEMPERATURE
Normal household temperatures will be fine as long as your Blue Star Fern is away from cold drafts and not exposed to sudden temperature changes.
HUMIDITY
Blue Star Ferns love a humidity boost. You can achieve this by placing the plant in a naturally more humid room such as a kitchen or bathroom, grouping plants together, using a pebble tray or investing in a humidifier.
TOXICITY
Considered non toxic to humans and animals.
General Watering Tips
Place your plant, still in its plastic nursery pot, inside the decorative pot you've chosen. This setup allows the plant to enjoy the drainage and airflow provided by the nursery pot's holes, which are beneficial for root health.
When it’s time to water, you have two options:
1. Top Watering: Take the plant, nursery pot and all, out of the decorative pot and water it over a sink. Allow the water to drain completely before placing it back in the decorative pot to prevent water build up.
2. Bottom Watering: Place the nursery pot in a shallow dish of water and let the plant absorb moisture from the bottom. This method encourages the roots to grow downward and reduces the risk of overwatering.
Both methods help keep your plant healthy by promoting good drainage and root aeration.