Array
(
[0] => Array
(
[id] => 151
[is_published] => 1
[websiteID] => 5
[url] => /landscaping/fertilisers.php
[page_status] => Published
[number_of_ads] => 2
[can_use_editor] => 1
[last_modified_date] => 2013-09-10 00:00:00
[last_modified_by] => Alan
[checked_for_duplicate_content] =>
[title] => Fertilisers
[heading] => Fertilisers
[meta_description] => Learn all about fertilisers, the different varieties and their applications.
[article_category_1] => Landscaping
[article_category_2] =>
[article_category_3] =>
[article_category_4] =>
[article_category_5] =>
[business_category_1] => Landscaper
[business_category_2] => Nursery
[business_category_3] => Garden Designer
[business_category_4] => Landscape Architect
[business_category_5] =>
[number_of_google_mrecs] => 1
[show_google_ad_bottom_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_top_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_rhs_of_page] => 1
[show_directory_search_widget] => 1
[show_trending_content_widget] => 1
[show_facebook_widget] => 1
[show_further_reading_section] => 1
[show_sponsors_section] => 0
[show_top_article_ad] => 1
)
[1] => Array
(
[id] => 486
[is_published] => 1
[websiteID] => 5
[url] => /landscaping/bullet-proof-landscape-plants.php
[page_status] => Published
[number_of_ads] => 1
[can_use_editor] => 1
[last_modified_date] => 2013-09-18 00:00:00
[last_modified_by] => Alan
[checked_for_duplicate_content] =>
[title] => Bulletproof landscape plants
[heading] => Bulletproof landscape plants
[meta_description] => Not all plants are equal. Many require the soil and climate (amongst other things) to be 'just right'. The plants described in this article are the ones that deserve the title of 'bulletproof' and are a good starting point for an easy-care garden.
[article_category_1] => Landscaping
[article_category_2] =>
[article_category_3] =>
[article_category_4] =>
[article_category_5] =>
[business_category_1] => Landscaper
[business_category_2] => Garden Maintenance
[business_category_3] => Garden Supplies
[business_category_4] => Garden Designer
[business_category_5] => Garden Tools
[number_of_google_mrecs] => 1
[show_google_ad_bottom_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_top_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_rhs_of_page] => 1
[show_directory_search_widget] => 1
[show_trending_content_widget] => 1
[show_facebook_widget] => 1
[show_further_reading_section] => 1
[show_sponsors_section] => 1
[show_top_article_ad] => 1
)
[2] => Array
(
[id] => 173
[is_published] => 1
[websiteID] => 5
[url] => /gardening/hedges.php
[page_status] => Published
[number_of_ads] => 4
[can_use_editor] => 1
[last_modified_date] => 2013-09-16 00:00:00
[last_modified_by] => Alan
[checked_for_duplicate_content] =>
[title] => Hedges
[heading] => Hedges
[meta_description] => This article explains how to care for and maintain your Australian hedge.
[article_category_1] => Gardening
[article_category_2] =>
[article_category_3] =>
[article_category_4] =>
[article_category_5] =>
[business_category_1] => Landscaper
[business_category_2] => Nursery
[business_category_3] => Garden Designer
[business_category_4] => Landscape Architect
[business_category_5] =>
[number_of_google_mrecs] => 1
[show_google_ad_bottom_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_top_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_rhs_of_page] => 1
[show_directory_search_widget] => 1
[show_trending_content_widget] => 1
[show_facebook_widget] => 1
[show_further_reading_section] => 1
[show_sponsors_section] => 1
[show_top_article_ad] => 1
)
[3] => Array
(
[id] => 462
[is_published] => 1
[websiteID] => 5
[url] => /gardening/plant-finder/search.php
[page_status] => Published
[number_of_ads] => 3
[can_use_editor] => 0
[last_modified_date] => 2013-10-13 00:00:00
[last_modified_by] => Alan
[checked_for_duplicate_content] =>
[title] => Find a plant for your garden or home
[heading] => Find a plant for your garden or home
[meta_description] => Search for plants and flowers visually, by name, flower colour and other attributes. Search for native plants, edible plants and popular exotics such as roses and petunias.
[article_category_1] => Gardening
[article_category_2] => Landscaping
[article_category_3] =>
[article_category_4] =>
[article_category_5] =>
[business_category_1] => Landscaper
[business_category_2] => Garden Maintenance
[business_category_3] =>
[business_category_4] =>
[business_category_5] =>
[number_of_google_mrecs] => 1
[show_google_ad_bottom_of_page] => 1
[show_get_quotes_top_of_page] => 0
[show_get_quotes_rhs_of_page] => 0
[show_directory_search_widget] => 0
[show_trending_content_widget] => 0
[show_facebook_widget] => 0
[show_further_reading_section] => 0
[show_sponsors_section] => 0
[show_top_article_ad] => 0
)
)
Helpful articles
Fertilisers. Learn all about fertilisers, the different varieties and their applications.
Bulletproof landscape plants. Not all plants are equal. Many require the soil and climate (amongst other things) to be 'just right'. The plants described in this article are the ones that deserve the title of 'bulletproof' and are a good starting point for an easy-care garden.
Hedges. This article explains how to care for and maintain your Australian hedge.
Find a plant for your garden or home. Search for plants and flowers visually, by name, flower colour and other attributes. Search for native plants, edible plants and popular exotics such as roses and petunias.
Plant description
Polypodium 'Blue Star' is a beautiful blue foliaged fern with interesting brown furry rhizomatous stems that grow along the soil surface. A great fern for part to full shade as well as for indoor growing. Best watered with rainwater, and give it half strength liquid fertiliser through the warm months. Pull off any yellowing leaves to keep the plant tidy. Water regularly but do not overwater.
This plant is now known as Phlebodium aureum.
Additional plant information
Flowers
Flower colour: not specified
Flowering season: not specified
Plant size
Maximum height: 0.9 metres
Minimum height: 0.6 metres
Maximum width: 0.3 metres
Minimum width: 0.2 metres
Sunlight, frost & salt tolerance
Will tolerate partial sunlight.
Light frost tolerance.
Plant is not salt tolerant.
Fauna attracting?
Not specified.
Climate
This plant species will grow in the following climates: temperate, subtropical.
Soil types & conditions
Loam: moist.
Clay: moist.
Sand: moist.
Soil pH: 5.6-6.0
Pests
Mealy bug
Miscellaneous information
Planting season: Any.
Types of fertiliser: Half strength liquid fertiliser.
Find a nursery
Search for another plant