Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star', the little rabbit's foot

Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star require regular watering. But it must be moderate, otherwise the roots will rot. The substrate must remain moist but never soggy.

Water your plant with soft, non-calcareous water at room temperature. Once you've finished, drain off any water that accumulates in the saucer or planter.

If the air in your home is dry, spray the leaves of your plant with non-calcareous water at room temperature.

In spring, transfer your Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star' to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.

Get a pierced pot one size larger than the previous one. Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star has shallow roots. The plant grows mainly in width. You can therefore choose a pot that is wider than it is tall.

Line the bottom with clay balls. For the substrate, prepare a mixture containing two-thirds potting soil for green plants and one-third sand. You can add a little perlite to lighten it. Pour a little of your potting soil into the pot.

Plant your Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star in the center and top up with substrate. The rhizomes should be flush with the surface and the roots buried. Water copiously with non-calcareous water at room temperature.

You can stimulate the development of your plant during its growth phase, in spring and summer, with fertilizer.

Apply green plant fertilizer to stimulate growth.

To encourage the growth of your Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star, prune regularly.

Remove dry or brown fronds to prevent them from rotting and bringing disease. Cut them off at the base with clean, sharp pruning shears or scissors.

Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.

Choose a shady spot, along a wall or under a tree for example.

Soak the base of your Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star while you dig a hole twice the size of the root ball.

Place a layer of compost at the bottom of the hole. If your garden soil is poor, you can enrich it with peat or leaf compost.

Plant your Phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star. The rootball should be level with the soil. Tamp gently and water to encourage rooting.

Apply organic mulch to keep the soil cool and retain moisture.

Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.

Take advantage of repotting to multiply the plant by dividing it. Once you've dug up your phlebodium aureum 'Blue Star, locate a rhizome with aerial stems and several fronds. Separate it from the main plant using your hands or a clean, sharp knife.

In a perforated pot, pour a bed of clay balls to optimize drainage.

Then add a rich, draining substrate, such as a mixture of potting soil for green plants, sand and peat. Plant your cutting in the center and fill in with the substrate. Water to remove air bubbles and facilitate rooting.