Pteris umbrosa (VR)

Pteris umbrosa (VR)

 - comm. Australian Jungle Brake Fern

This tropical beauty originating from Australia, we could call half-hardy', loves humus rich soils and produces lush green, strappy fronds on short stems. Great for garden positions or as a houseplant in well lit, but not direct sunlight.

Price: £47.50 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Note: price includes £0.05 / plant royalty charge
(Additional label charges also apply)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Half-hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

N/A

Height x Spread:

40 x 25 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

February - November

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Alternative Names:

comm. Australian Jungle Brake Fern

Narrative Description:

This tropical beauty originating from Australia, we could call half-hardy', loves humus rich soils and produces lush green, strappy fronds on short stems. Great for garden positions or as a houseplant in well lit, but not direct sunlight.

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:

Half-hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

40 x 25 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Container

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

Can withstand winter conditions in well protected, free draining garden situations.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

PTERIDACEAE

Genus:

Pteris

Species:

umbrosa

Alternative Names:

comm. Australian Jungle Brake Fern

Category:

House Plants

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 normal/regular feeding (Standard 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

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:17/2427/24
Qty:27

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£3.45)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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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.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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