Pteris tricolor

How to Grow and Care for Pteris tricolor

Pteris tricolor · Pteris tricolor

Grow outdoors in any chalk-free, moist but well-drained soil with plenty of added leaf-mould. If growing indoors, water freely and feed once a month when in active growth

Watering: Keep medium evenly damp, avoid full drying and standing waterSunlight: Full shade · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Pteris tricolor

Pteris tricolor
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep medium evenly damp, avoid full drying and standing water
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingHalf-strength fern fertilizer every three weeks during spring and summer
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Care Tips

Grow outdoors in any chalk-free, moist but well-drained soil with plenty of added leaf-mould. If growing indoors, water freely and feed once a month when in active growth

How to Water Pteris tricolor?

Keep medium evenly damp, avoid full drying and standing water

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pteris tricolor?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Pteris tricolor?

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What Soil Is Best for Pteris tricolor?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Pteris tricolor?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Pteris tricolor?

Half-strength fern fertilizer every three weeks during spring and summer

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How to Prune Pteris tricolor?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate Pteris tricolor?

Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or division of rhizomes in spring

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How to Transplant Pteris tricolor?

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How to Care for Pteris tricolor in Winter?

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How to Plant Pteris tricolor?

Grow outdoors in any chalk-free, moist but well-drained soil with plenty of added leaf-mould. If growing indoors, water freely and feed once a month when in active growth

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How to Repot Pteris tricolor?

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How to Harvest Pteris tricolor?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to Sooty mould

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors, but under glass may be susceptible to scale insects and eelworms

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The Toxicity of Pteris tricolor

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Attributes of Pteris tricolor

Plant typeFerns
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Pteris tricolor
Genus
Pteris
Family
Pteridaceae
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FAQs About Pteris tricolor

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