Cretan Brake Fern
Pteris cretica
Family: Pteridaceae
Cretan Brake Fern grows in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Cretan Brake Fern
Cretan Brake Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Cretan Brake Fern as 30-90 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Cretan Brake Fern (Pteris cretica) is listed in the Pteridaceae family and categorized as a fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0791
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Plant type
- Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Cretan Brake Fern is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days from spores
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.