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Pteris cretica var. albolineata

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

Also Known As

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

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-20"
W: 10"-20"

planting zones

8a-12

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Pteris cretica var. albolineata plant details

Pteris cretica var. albolineata is an evergreen fern with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 var. albolineata

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 10 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pteris cretica var. albolineata

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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 undivided terminal 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

Pteris cretica ‘Albolineata’, or Variegated Cretan Brake Fern, displays colorful grey-green fronds with bold white center stripes. Exhibits an upright, clumping habit.