Pteris cretica growing fern of the genus Pteris also known as Cretan brake fern or Ribbon fern, Pteris cretica perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in subtropical, mediterranean, tropic climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10b+.
Pteris cretica leaves
Leaves color green with white in elliptic shape the leaves grow in pinnate structure.
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Requirements for Pteris cretica growing and care:
Moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead leaf
Size of the plant:
20-80cm, 8-32 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full shade (with light)
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Scientific name:
Pteris cretica