Silver Ribbon Fern (Pteris cretica 'Albolineata')

$21.99

In stock

Low light
Easy care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Silver Ribbon Fern
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Silver Ribbon Fern

Light
Low to bright, indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist, never soggy.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

3" pot: about 4 to 8 inches tall, pot included
4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Silver ribbon fern, also called Cretan brake fern, has slender, arching fronds, and each leaflet carries a creamy white stripe down the middle. The look is light and airy, like ribbons spilling from the pot.

It handles low to bright, indirect light, and the stripes stay brightest with a little more light. Keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely, but do not leave it sitting in water. Humidity keeps the frond tips green, so it is happy in a bathroom or kitchen.

Choose a 3, 4 or 6 inch pot. An easy, graceful fern that pairs well with bolder leaves and brightens a shady shelf.

The ASPCA lists table ferns (Pteris) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Silver Ribbon Fern

How much light does the Silver Ribbon Fern need?

Low to bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Silver Ribbon Fern?

Keep the soil evenly moist, never soggy.

Is the Silver Ribbon Fern toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 3", 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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