Pteris cretica var. albolineata 'Cristata'
white-striped Cretan brake 'Cristata'
A clump-forming, evergreen fern with long, slender, ruffled and variegated green foliage with a silvery-white central band. Makes an ideal houseplant or conservatory plant
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver White | |||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver White | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver White |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Pteris can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous ferns, with short or long rhizomes and fronds that may be pinnate to 4-pinnate
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Indoors, grow in moist but well-drained compost in a humid location in bright, filtered light. Water regularly to keep soil moist but avoid waterlogging. Repot in spring if showing signs of outgrowing their pot. Feed monthly during the growing sesason (Apr-Sept). See how to grow ferns as houseplants for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by spores or division of rhizomes or rootball in spring or when re-potting. Include healthy fronds or leaf buds when dividing
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- hanging basket
- Houseplants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove dead fronds as required
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot, bacterial wilt and a virus
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