The Blue Star Fern, phlebodium aureum, is a unique plant in the fern family
Its ability to survive in lower light with less humidity makes it a great houseplant candidate
Blue star ferns prefer well draining soil, the roots will rot quickly if they sit in moist soil
A mix of potting mix, orchid bark, and perlite will keep the roots happies
The blue star fern plant can grow in many different kinds of pots, make sure your pot has drainage at the bottom
Repot every second year or when roots come out the drainage holes
The blue star fern will grow faster in bright indirect light
It will also grow just fine in lower light conditions, but the growth will be slower
Water your blue star fern plant when the soil is dry at least an inch down
Ferns prefer a moist soil
The blue star fern will do best in temperatures between 55-85 degrees F
The easiest way to propagate a mature blue star fern plant is to divide it when it is time for a repotting
This is known as the rhizome method
Gently separate the rhizomes and attached roots from the mother plant
You may have to cut the roots if they are deeply entangled but try not to; rather, gently work the roots away from each other until the rhizomes are separated