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Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis'
Also Known As
- Pteris cretica 'Evergemiensis'
- Silver Lace Fern
- Slender Brake Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 8a-12
Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis' plant details
Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis' is an evergreen fern with blue, 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 ensiformis 'Evergemiensis'
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: pteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis'
- USDA Zones: 8a - 12
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis'
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
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Pteris cretica 'Wimsettii'
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- dappled shade - shade
- even moisture
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
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 10"-20"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Pteris cretica 'Albo Lineata Mayii', Crested White Striped Cretan Brake Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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
aka Doryopteris arifolia, Doryopteris huberi, Hemionitis nobilis, Litobrochia nobilis, Pteris elegans
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 6"-20"
Width: 6"-20"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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