Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pteris cretica Albolineata Variegated Cretan Brake Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping
Description:
Attractive fern with arching green and white striped variegated fronds that grow in a clump. Great for containers, rockeries or in a shady, sheltered position in the garden. Grows approx. 50cm tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Needs a light, sheltered position. Keep moist, will dry out quickly. Self watering pots are best. Feed with regular applications of diluted liquid fertiliser to keep plant looking it's best. When new growth begins in Spring old fronds can be cut off. Mulch well.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pteridaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, White, Variegated
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low