Pteris quadriaurita
Silver leaf fern
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full shade
Pteris khasiana subsp. fauriei is native to habitats such as forest understories or rocky areas that provide natural shade. It prefers full shade but can tolerate partial sun.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Pteris khasiana subsp. fauriei shows good temperature adaptability, being able to tolerate high heat and considerable temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, attention should be paid to watering and suitable shading should be provided to prevent sunburn. However, this subspecies is relatively sensitive to low temperatures; while it can withstand some cold, excessively low temperatures may cause frost damage.
💨 Humidity normal (40-60%)
This plant will thrive in moderate humidity, which is probably the level in your home. However, misting it a few times a week can be very beneficial. Make sure the room has good ventilation.
🪴 Soil 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Fern
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Pteris
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 40 cm to 76 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn