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Silver Ribbon Fern | Pteris Albolineata | Rescue Sale
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Unit E1, 26 Sir Alfred Owen Way
Joe's Plant Place
Caerphilly CF83 3HU
United Kingdom
Plant Description
Description
Pteris ensiformis ‘Albolineata’, commonly known as the Silver Ribbon Fern, is an elegant tropical fern with delicate arching fronds featuring a striking silvery-white stripe down the centre of each leaflet. Compact and graceful, it's perfect for adding texture and brightness to shelves, desks, terrariums, and humid indoor spaces.
PLANT CARE
Everything you need to know to keep your plant happy and thriving.
LIGHT
Medium Light
WATER
Moderate watering. Keep the compost consistently moist but never waterlogged. Allow the surface of the compost to dry slightly between waterings, but don't let it dry out completely.
SOIL
Free-draining houseplant compost enriched with organic matter and added perlite to retain moisture while providing good drainage.
REPOT
Repot every 2–3 years in spring or when rootbound. Move up one pot size only and refresh the compost to encourage healthy new growth.
HUMIDITY
High
DIFFICULTY
Medium
PET FRIENDLY
Yes
AIR PURIFYING
Yes
JOE'S TOP TIP
This fern thrives in humidity. A bright bathroom is ideal, or place it on a pebble tray to increase moisture around the foliage. Remove older fronds at the base to encourage fresh, healthy growth.
COMMON MISTAKE
Most people struggle with this fern by allowing the compost to dry out completely or placing it in direct sunlight, which scorches the delicate fronds.
WHEN TO COME BACK TO US
Bring it back (or a photo) in 4–6 weeks if you want: • Repotting advice • Help improving humidity • A general plant health check
PLANT FACT
The distinctive silver-white stripe running through each frond helps give this fern its common name, Silver Ribbon Fern, making it one of the most decorative members of the Pteris family.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands