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    Also Known As

    • Pteris cretica 'Albo Lineata Mayii'
    • Crested White Striped Cretan Brake Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-12

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    Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

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    Pteris cretica 'Mayii' plant details

    Pteris cretica 'Mayii' is an evergreen fern with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pteris cretica 'Mayii'

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: pteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pteris cretica 'Mayii'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small, tropical fern displaying two-tone green, divided fronds with crested tips. Leaves are marked with a center silver stripe. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil which is moist but not waterlogged. Prefers bright, filtered sunlight and is excellent as a houseplant or in a seasonal container. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Beautiful, arching mound of bicolored green w/ creamy white centers, thickly textured, lanceolate fronds w/ two to four pairs of undivided pinnae plus a long crested pinnae. Plant in afternoon to full shade in well drained, moist soil. Size: 1 to 2 feet Zones 8 to 10. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Pteris cretica 'Mayii' plant

    How to Grow Pteris cretica 'Mayii'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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