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*The plant pictured is not necessarily the plant you will receive, but will be same size and shape*
Common Name: Brake Fern, Pteris Fern, Tricolor Pteris Fern
Scientific Name: Pteris sp.
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small-to-medium sized reptiles and amphibians. Pteris ferns have fragile stems and may break under the weight of larger animals.
Bio Dude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna, TerraFirma
Soil Depth: All soil depths with proper drainage.
Lighting: Low to medium indirect light. Placement under a heat or basking lamp may cause leaves to burn.
Humidity & Misting: 45%-100%, with higher humidity levels preferred.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures or low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Does best with temperatures in the 60 to 70 degree Fahrenheit range, but can tolerate up to 85 degrees. Best if used as a front (low) groundcover, underplanting, or mounted (only in high humidity conditions).
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted fern is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
