How to tend a Pteris cretica

Also known as: Pycnodoria cretica (L.) Small, Pteris cretica var. cretica

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Pteridaceae, Pteris
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, rarely flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color silver white, edges green
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