Alternative Names:
comm. Silver Brake Fern
Narrative Description:
A smaller, but very attractive fern with white veining that is perfect for a shady rockery, shrubbery or even as a mid-sized house plant.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers partial shade to prevent leaf scorch in the full summer sun and free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Perfect as a house plant, or for summer containers in sheltered locations.
Resilience:
Tender
Habit:
Clump Forming
Height x Spread / Trail:
25 x 20 cm
Features:
Typical Season:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Flower Colour:
Foliage Colour:
green
white
Flowering Time:
N/A
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Raised Bed
Prefers:
Shade
Temperature Tolerance:
To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.
Plant Care:
Family:
PTERIDACEAE
Genus:
Pteris
Species:
argyraea
Alternative Names:
comm. Silver Brake Fern
Category:
Ferns
Recommended Pot Sizes:
11cm
1Ltr
3Ltr+
Pot Spacing:
Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.
Typical time required from pot to sale:
24 weeks over Winter
10 weeks in Spring / Summer
Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)
Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:
Free draining - keep evenly moist
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
NPK balanced feeding
Feeding Frequency:
Requires more than regular feeding (High EC)
Recommended pH:
Standard 5.0 to 5.5
Growth Regulation PGR:
Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider
Temperature During Production:
Cool crop 4 - 12°C
Temperature During Transport:
12-16°C
Available for Delivery:
January - March & May - November
Recommended Sales Window:
February - November
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 19/25 |
|---|---|
| Qty: | 2 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Aphid
Common Diseases:
|
100 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
|
50 Plants / Tray |
50 Plants / Tray |
Additional Notes (*):
All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.
Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.
Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.
Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.
Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.
Disclaimer
This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.
