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Fern Pteris umbrosa ‘Jungle Brake Fern’ Nursery


$6.00

Spreading clump terrestrial fern. Growth rate fast. Use for specimen, indoor, pond surrounds, ferneries, tubs. Acid soils. Will take dry but best kept moist. Full sun to heavy shade. Moderately frost hardy/

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Description

Origin Vic, NSW, Qld.
Form: Spreading clump fern
Type: Evergreen
Height (typical): 0.5-0.8m
Width (typical): 0.5m+
Growth rate: Fast
Uses: Specimen, pots, indoor, pond surrounds,
ferneries or tubs.
Soil type: Acid soil.  Will take dry but best kept moist.
Position: Full sun to heavy shade.
Frost hardiness: Moderately frost hardy
Drought tolerance: Will recover from long dry periods (once
established).
Flowering time: N/A
Pruning: Not required.
Features: Ideal indoor plant & will take warm dry rooms.
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