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Pteris argyraea

 
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Family: Pteridaceae
Genus: Pteris (TARE-iss) (Info)
Species: argyraea (ar-jy-ree-uh) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Ferns

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Variegated
Silver/Gray
Veined

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive BayAreaTropics On Aug 12, 2007, BayAreaTropics from Hayward, CA wrote:

This fern grows much larger than 18".Yard long fronds are possible growing in a graceful arc. Needs much water and feeding to grow into a large fern. When it does get large the big silvery fronds stand out -almost glow in the shade.

Another snail and slug and possibly squirrel, magnet..

Positive palmbob On Dec 16, 2003, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

Very nice but extremely common fern in cultivation- has wonderful variegation down middle of each leaf. It is a natvie Indian fern. Works as an indoor fern.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bellflower, California
Fountain Valley, California
Hayward, California
Tarzana, California



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