Pteris ensiformis 'Evergemiensis' (Slender brake 'Evergemiensis')

Other names: Variegated brake fern, Silver lace fern 'Evergemiensis', Sword brake fern 'Evergemiensis'

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Variety or Cultivar

'Evergemiensis' is a tender, clump-forming, evergreen fern with narrowly triangular, bipinnate fronds divided into oblong to elliptic, dark green pinnate, heavily marked silvery-white at the midribs.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.45 m	0.45 m	5-10 years
1 ft	1 ft	5-10 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.45 m

5-10 years

1 ft

5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade
Full Shade

Aspect

East
West
South

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil with added leaf mould in full or partial shade. Under glass, grow in a mix of 1 part each sand, leaf mould, charcoal, and 2 parts loam-based compost. Water freely and feed monthly in growth.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory, Foliage only

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11, Zone 12

Sunset zone

17, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Remove dead or damaged fronds.

Propagation methods

Division, Spores

Pests and diseases

Pests

Scale insects

Eelworms (leaf and bud)

Diseases

Sooty mould may be a problem in still, humid conditions.

Monthly care advice

Divide and replant in spring

Cut dead fronds down (optional)

Sow spores or seeds as soon as ripe on moist compost

Bring tender indoors if container grown (in cold areas)

Fertilise with balanced liquid feed

Plant tender plants after danger of frost has passed (late spring, early summer)

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Variety or Cultivar

Season of interest

Flower

Foliage

Height and spread

Height and spread

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Soil drainage

Soil pH

Conditions

Sunlight

Aspect

Exposure

Plant details

Additional plant details

Cultivation

Suggested uses

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

Foliage

Habit

Native to

Drought tolerant

Flood tolerant

Toxicity

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

Propagation methods

Pests and diseases

Pests

Diseases

Monthly care advice

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Plants in this Genus (5)

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