Pteridium arachnoideum — a medium houseplant
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Pteridium arachnoideum

Pteridium Arachnoideum

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CARE GUIDE

How to keep Pteridium Arachnoideum.

Pruning

To encourage healthy growth and control the spread of tropical brackenfern, it is beneficial to prune it annually in early spring. During pruning, remove dead fronds and thin out dense areas to improve air circulation, which helps prevent disease and maintains the plant's aesthetic. It's advisable to wear gloves, as tropical brackenfern can irritate the skin.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Fern
Genus
Pteridium
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Tropical brackenfern
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Pteridium arachnoideum leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Pteridium arachnoideum leaf
PLATE 02 · leaf
Pteridium arachnoideum fruit
PLATE 03 · fruit
Pteridium arachnoideum habit
PLATE 04 · habit
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