Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Pteris cretica

Cretan Brake, Ribbon Fern

Commonly known as the Ribbon Fern, this is a fern commonly grown as an indoor plant. It bears elongated, green fronds as it grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown on a well-drained, sheltered site in partial shade. The Ribbon Fern is commonly grown as a potted plant in a hanging basket but can also be planted outdoors in frost free areas. In such circumstances it is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas and including in subtropical gardens. It makes an interesting addition to offices and lounges where it is usually located on a shelf.

pteris-cretica-4
pteris-cretica-
pteris-cretica-3
pteris-cretica-2
pteris-cretica-1
pteris-cretica-5

Pteris cretica (Cretan Brake) is currently unavailable.

Notify me when this is available:
Please enter your email address below if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:Subtropical
Plant type:Ferns
Height:45 cm
Spread:45 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Shade
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCretan Brake, Ribbon Fern
Sku14096

Pteris cretica Details

Commonly known as the Ribbon Fern, this is a fern commonly grown as an indoor plant. It bears elongated, green fronds as it grows to 45 cm tall and the same wide. Best results with this plant are achieved when it is grown on a well-drained, sheltered site in partial shade. The Ribbon Fern is commonly grown as a potted plant in a hanging basket but can also be planted outdoors in frost free areas. In such circumstances it is well suited to planting around outdoor living areas and including in subtropical gardens. It makes an interesting addition to offices and lounges where it is usually located on a shelf.

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Pteris cretica (Cretan Brake)? We are here to help.

An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.
Most Popular

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chicken Fern or Pikopiko Fern, is a popular NZ native prized for its lush, arching fronds and...

From$32.93
Cyathea dealbata fern with lush, green foliage.
Most Popular

Cyathea dealbata (Punga)

Cyathea dealbata, commonly known as Silver Fern or Ponga, is one of New Zealand’s most iconic native plants. This majestic tree fern is admired for...

From$423.17
Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio) ferns with lush, green fronds.
Most Popular

Blechnum novae-zelandiae

Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio) is a bold and dramatic NZ native fern known for its long, arching fronds and strong presence in shaded garden...

From$25.01
Sure, Ficus Black Knight and Lomandra Little Con are crowd-pleasers, but Pyracantha 'Brilliant' (Fire Thorn), Nashi Hosui, and Buddleia Lochinch (Butterfly Bush) are quietly making a name for themselves.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

514 Google reviews