Pteris cretica (Cretan Brake Fern, Ribbon Fern, Table Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Pteris |
| Species | cretica |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals, Ferns |
| Origin | Tropics and subtropics of Europe, Asia and Africa (Old World). |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1b - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 59 |
| Height | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Spread | 0.3 - 0.6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen fern with pale green pinnae and gracefully arching fronds. |
| Landscape | Makes a good houseplant for a low-light, or warm, humid locations. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in part to full shade, with high humidity and sandy soil with limestone. Do not allow roots to dry out. Do not expose to full sun. Avoid handling due to easily bruised fronds. Cut back fronds to the base to encourage new growth. |
| Pests | Aphids, mealybugs, scale and rust spot. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Stiletto-shaped with undulating margins, 1 - 5 pairs arranged pinnately in gracefully arching fronds. |
| Flower Description | Non-flowering, producing spores. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are pale green. |
Photographs
Pteris cretica, Form.
Pteris cretica, Leaf.
Pteris cretica 'Mayi'
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