Blue Star Fern

* The plant photos shown are our stock images used to represent the general appearance, size, and quality of the plant you’ll receive. Please remember that each plant is unique—natural variations in color, shape, and size are completely normal!

LIGHT

• Prefers medium to bright indirect light.

• Tolerates some lower light but grows leggier.

• Avoid direct sun—fronds scorch easily.

WATER

• Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy.

• Water when the top 1 inch feels slightly dry.

• This fern is a bit more drought-tolerant than others but still dislikes drying out fully.

SOIL

• Best in a loose, airy, fast-draining mix:

  • peat or coco coir

  • perlite

  • orchid bark

• Avoid compact or heavy soils.

HUMIDITY

• Prefers 50–70% humidity.

• Can tolerate average home humidity better than many ferns, but brown edges mean it wants more moisture in the air.

TEMPERATURE

• Ideal range: 60–80°F (16–27°C).

• Keep away from drafts, AC vents, or cold windows.

GROWTH HABIT

• Soft, blue-green, wavy fronds with a powdery texture.

• Grows from creeping rhizomes that may appear on the soil surface.

• Moderate grower; typically reaches 1–2 feet wide.

PROPAGATION

• Best by division of the rhizomes during repotting.

• Spore propagation is possible but difficult for home growers.

PRUNING & REPOTTING

• Remove yellow or damaged fronds at the base.

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rhizomes spill over the pot.

• Use a shallow, wide pot to accommodate spreading rhizomes.

FERTILIZING

• Feed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer.

• Use a diluted balanced fertilizer (¼–½ strength).

• Avoid heavy feeding—roots are sensitive.

TOXICITY

• Non-toxic to pets and humans.

PRO TIPS

• Allow rhizomes to breathe—don’t bury them.

• Slightly blue coloration fades in low light; brighter indirect light keeps the color vibrant.

• Water with filtered or distilled water if you notice leaf spotting from minerals.