Phlebodium 'Blue Star' is Our Favorite Flexible Fern
Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' fern is one of our favorite versatile plants, growing happily in the Bay Area either indoors or out. We often have this plant in stock at Flora Grubb Gardens nursery in San Francisco.
With its graphic aqua-hued fronds and pale, almost metallic sheen, 'Blue Star' is perfect for adding texture and color in a lush green garden. It looks equally gorgeous tucked along a low border or dangling in a hanging pot.
'Blue Star' is also much less finicky than most ferns, tolerating varied levels of light in the garden, from moderately high sun to shade.
As a houseplant, this fern is easy to grow and aesthetically dreamy. We love the way the silvery foliage complements so many different pots and interior colors.
When you forget to water your ‘Blue Star’ fern, it might get a little dried and crispy-looking, but these plants will bounce back! In nature they can adapt to drought conditions by becoming deciduous and shedding their fronds. If you notice your ‘Blue Star’ losing leaves, try and increase the watering frequency.
We grow this plant ourselves down at Grubb & Nadler in the Rainbow Valley, where the fern crops are looking spectacular this season.
Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' is in stock now in 6-inch size, perfect for that spot in your home or garden that needs a springtime pick-me-up. Come see us soon!
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