This popular option also prefers medium indoor light and moist but well-draining soil.
It can still survive in low light conditions, but its foliage will be sparser and less lush.
Avoid prolonged periods of intense direct sunlight, which can burn this plants delicate leaves.
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Asoilless mixsuch as orchid bark mix is perfect.
Water
Like mostferns, the blue star fern appreciates consistent moisture.
If you are usingorchid bark, you should water your plant using a soak-and-dry method.
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The soil should be consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
Be careful not to overwater your blue star fern as these plants are sensitive to root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
This fern appreciates warm temperatures and average to high humidity.
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Avoid placing your fern close to drafty vents and windows which will dry out the air.
Keep temperatures between 57 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit (14 to 27 degrees Celsius).
Apply a balancedhouseplant fertilizerdiluted to half strength once a month during watering.
Stop fertilizing in fall as soon as temperatures start to drop.
Do not prune during the fern’s dormancy in winter.
Propagation is a great way to create new plants, or thin out a large plant.
If possible, wait until spring or summer to repot since the plant is actively growing in these months.
Look for pests likespider mites,thrips,fungus gnats, and diseases like crown rot and root rot.
If you notice small, symmetrical brown dots on the back of your ferns fronds dont panic.
