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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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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

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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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Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu'

aka Ping Wu Dwarf Hardy Ribbon Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 12"-24"

bright shade - shade
even moisture - regular

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Pteris cretica var. albolineata

Scientific Name: Pteris parkeri hort. (Albo-Lineata Group)

aka Pteris cretica 'Albo lineata', Pteris cretica 'Albolineata', Pteris nipponica, Pteris nipponicum albo-linata, Silver Ribbon Fern, White Striped Cretan Brake Fern, White Striped Cretan Brake Fern