ON THIS PLANT
Pteris comans is a fern from eastern Australia and New Zealand. The habitat of the hairy bracken or netted brake is rainforest or moist open forest. The botanist Johann Georg Adam Forster published this plant in Halle, the year 1786, in his Florulae Insularum Australium Prodromus. The specific epithet comans is derived from Latin, meaning "covered with hair".
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Pteris Comans.
Pruning
The Coastal Brake is a distinctive fern known for its feathery fronds. To encourage growth and maintain its appearance, prune any dead or damaged fronds in early spring. Be sure to use clean, sharp tools to minimize stress and reduce the risk of infection. Regular pruning also improves air circulation, helping to prevent fungal problems.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Pteris
- Family
- Pteridaceae
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