Jurassic™ Velociraptor Ribbon Fern
Pteris cretica
Pronunciation: TARE-iss, KRET-ee-kuh
SKU #41790
| Description | From relatively high elevations of the Hubei Province of China comes a hardier selection than the typical species. Best grown in partial shade where it will form a burly, finely textured, compact clump, but also ideal for a container on a shaded terrace, or even in the home near a bright but not sunny window. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Reaches 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Sedge (Carex), Coral Bells (Heuchera), Hosta (Hosta) |
| Care | Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Keep soil consistently moist. Prefers humidity. Feed lightly, regularly during the growing season, especially if grown in containers. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-9
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.