Brake Fern, Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis'
A graceful, easy‐care fern with patterned fronds for humid enclosures or indoor shade
At a glance...
- Delicate variegated fern ideal for terrariums or humid rooms
- Tolerates shade and thrives in high humidity
- Perfect for beginners and low‐light spaces
Details
The Brake Fern is a striking and resilient fern with finely divided, silvery‐green fronds that add a soft, refined texture to terrarium environments or low‐light rooms. Its elegant foliage spreads outward, forming a light, feathery canopy ideal for adding vertical interest beneath taller plants or decor.
This fern thrives in moisture‐retaining yet well‐draining substrate and appreciates indirect light or shaded placement. Particularly well‐suited to bioactive reptile enclosures and indoor planters, it delivers lush greenery without demanding much upkeep.
Specifications
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Size (fully grown) | 20‐40cm |
| Spread (fully grown) | 20‐40cm |
| Ideal moisture | Keep soil consistently moist |
| Ideal pH | Slightly acidic to neutral |
| Ideal substrate | Moist, well‐draining mix rich in organics |
| Ideal light | Low to medium indirect light |
| Country of origin | Asia, Australia |
| Ideal temperature | 15‐22°C |
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