About
A genus of vigorous, mostly deciduous, twining climbers from eastern and southern Asia with broadly ovate, often variegated leaves and small, cream-white flowers in spring, followed by large, edible, kiwi-like fruits. Includes the kiwi fruit (A. deliciosa) and several ornamental species grown for their bold, often variegated foliage.
About the genus
Pteris can be evergreen, semi-evergreen or deciduous ferns, with short or long rhizomes and fronds that may be pinnate to 4-pinnate
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.
PruningRemove old fronds in spring.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.