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Also Known As

Ping Wu Dwarf Hardy Ribbon Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

7b-11

3 inch pot | $17

Ships USPS, based on weight/location

Fewer than 2 at Secret Garden Growers

Mature Division--Bare Root | $16

Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

30 at Sebright Gardens

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Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu' plant details

Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, tropical-looking, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We got this from Plant Delights via Hans Hansen's Sichuan collection from 3500’; it has been a vigorous clump for us...about 12" tall and filling out to about two feet wide with congested, fine textured, narrow ribbon like 5 fingered, evergreen fronds. You have to look at this closely to see that it is indeed a fern! It looks like it should be under glass but is actually quite hardy. Recommendation is for bright shade with good drainage. Ours has been happy with regular water, but can be dry between waterings.

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Gardening facts about Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu' plant

How to Grow Pteris cretica 'Ping Wu'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

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