Ladder Brake (Pteris vittata) is a fast-growing fern known for absorbing arsenic from soil, making it a useful phytoremediation plant.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist.
Soil
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. A standard potting mix with added perlite or sand works well.
Temperature
Average room temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during growing season.
Bright, indirect light.
Avoid harsh direct sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
Water more in summer, less in winter.
Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. A standard potting mix with added perlite or sand works well.
Average room temperatures.
Ideal range 18-24°C.
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Feed during growing season.
Use diluted balanced fertilizer.
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.3-0.6 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Fronds
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
