Ladder Fern. A very pretty fern with slender foliage. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 60cm. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Additional information
Generic | Pteris |
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Species | vittata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Ladder Fern |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
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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