Cretan brake
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P. cretica is a tufted evergreen fern to 60cm in height, with long-stalked erect fronds pinnately divided into 3-5 pairs of linear, dark green leaflets which are narrower on the fertile fronds
Scientific classification
- Species
- Cretan brake (Pteris cretica)
- Genus
- Pteris
- Family
- Pteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Cretan brake
Distribution map
Old World Tropical and Sub-Tropical
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Cretan brake
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Cretan brake care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or division of rhizomes in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil with plenty of added leaf-mould or in a container under glass with added limestone chips in high humidity
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Sooty mould may be a problem
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors but under glass may be susceptible to scale insects and eelworms
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