Pteris umbrosa (Jungle Brake, Jungle Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Pteris |
| Species | umbrosa |
| Category | Tropicals, Ferns |
| Origin | Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.6 - 1.2 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Evergreen fern that is grown for foliage. |
| Landscape | Indoors as a houseplant, or outside in a border, pot, or hanging basket. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in partial to full shade with rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil constantly moist. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Rainforests. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are stiletto shaped with wavy margins. |
| Colour Description | Leaves are bright to dark green. |
| Texture Description | Leaves are glossy. |
Photographs
Pteris umbrosa, Form.
Pteris umbrosa, Leaf.