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Pteris quadriaurita (VR)

Pteris quadriaurita (VR)

Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

comm. Painted Brake Fern

Narrative Description:

This is one of our all time favourite ferns with sumptuous coppery-bronze painted leaves, which emerge in spring above the more traditional mid-green fronds. The colour softens as the plants mature through summer, but kept indoors over winter will not fail to impress for years to come!

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Perfect as a house plant, or for summer containers in sheltered locations.

Resilience:

Tender

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

25 x 25 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

green

Red

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Container

Rockery

House Plant

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

To keep this plant over winter it must be kept in a frost free area.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

PTERIDACEAE

Genus:

Pteris

Species:

quadriaurita

Alternative Names:

comm. Painted 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:13/2423/2411/25
Qty:616

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

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.