Table Fern. A very pretty fern with slender delicate foliage. Max Height 70cm. Max Spread 60cm. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Pteris cretica
A very pretty fern with slender delicate foliage
Additional information
| Generic | Pteris |
|---|---|
| Species | cretica |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Table Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 70cm |
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Creeping, Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale |
| Maintenance | Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity, Re-pot using a lime free compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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