Pteris, Silver Lace Fern, Slender Brake Fern 'Evergemiensis'

Pterisensiformis

Genus
Pteris (TARE-iss)
Species
ensiformis (en-see-FORM-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Hayward, California

Apopka, Florida

Big Pine Key, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Deland, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Mc Coy, Florida

Fruitland Park, Florida

Miami, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Pompano Beach, Florida

Port Richey, Florida

Sanford, Florida

Prairieville, Louisiana

Ladys Island, South Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

Huffman, Texas

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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B
Hayward, CA | October 2012 | positive

A great fern...grows very well for a variegated fern. Takes full shade..prefers it. Just watch for slugs and snails..bait regularly. I ha...Read More

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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | neutral

Don't make the same mistake I did by planting this fern (with my other Pteris) in alkaline soil !

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