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Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor'
Also Known As
- Tricolor Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 2'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor' plant details
Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor' is an evergreen fern with green and red foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor'
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: pteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
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 'Evergemiensis', Silver Lace Fern, Slender Brake Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - 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 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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