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Pteris straminea Fern
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A light, feathery fern for adding depth to tropical displays: Pteris straminea forms a graceful clump of finely divided green fronds that naturally weave between roots, mosses and low-growing plants. Supplied in a 9 cm pot at approximately 15 cm tall, it is ideal for instantly creating an authentic tropical forest-floor effect.
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Description
Pteris straminea, currently treated botanically as Pteris dentata, is a tropical fern with fine, airy and delicately divided foliage. Its slender green fronds form a light, graceful clump that immediately creates a humid forest-floor atmosphere.
Supplied in a Ø 9 cm pot at approximately 15 cm tall, it is particularly suitable for tropical terrariums, emerged paludarium sections and small to medium planted displays.
Botanical family
Pteridaceae
Trade name
Pteris straminea
Accepted botanical name
Pteris dentata Forssk.
Synonym
Pteris straminea Cordem.
Pot size
Ø 9 cm
Supplied size
Approximately 15 cm tall
Foliage
The fronds are slender, upright to slightly arching and composed of numerous narrow segments that give the plant a delicate, feathery appearance.
Fresh green foliage creates a dense planted effect without looking visually heavy, making this fern easy to combine with roots, mosses and more compact tropical plants.
Growth habit
Pteris straminea forms a clump of upright fronds from a short rhizome.
The young plants offered remain compact, although the species can become considerably larger when grown for long periods under favourable conditions. In terrariums, occasional pruning can easily control its size.
Terrarium compatibility
- Humid tropical terrarium: Yes, excellent
- Bioactive terrarium: Yes
- Paludarium: Yes, emerged terrestrial section
- Small terrarium: Yes while young
- Medium to large terrarium: Excellent
- Foreground planting: Possible while young
- Midground planting: Excellent
- Nano terrarium: Temporary
- Submerged cultivation: No
Recommended substrate
Use a light, humus-rich and free-draining substrate that retains regular moisture without remaining permanently saturated.
A mix containing coco humus or fibre, perlite, fine bark and a small amount of sphagnum moss works particularly well.
Watering
Keep the substrate consistently lightly moist.
Avoid both complete drying and stagnant water around the root system.
Humidity
Humidity of approximately 60% to 85% is particularly suitable.
Good atmospheric humidity encourages flexible healthy fronds, although a minimum level of airflow remains beneficial.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature: approximately 18°C to 26°C.
Avoid prolonged cold conditions and dry draughts.
Light
Pteris straminea prefers soft to medium filtered light and may tolerate brighter conditions when fully diffused.
Excessively strong light may cause yellowing or drying of the fronds.
Growth
Moderate growth. New fronds gradually emerge from the rhizome and quickly create a denser clump under warm, humid and well-lit conditions.
Reproduction
Like all ferns, Pteris straminea does not produce flowers or seeds.
It reproduces naturally through spores carried on fertile fronds.
Maintenance
Remove older fronds once they yellow or dry to maintain a clean appearance and encourage fresh growth.
Occasional pruning can also help control its development in smaller terrariums.
Fertilisation
Use a very dilute fern or tropical plant fertiliser occasionally during active growth.
Light and infrequent feeding is generally sufficient.
Why choose Pteris straminea?
With its fine, lightweight fronds, Pteris straminea quickly creates dense vegetation without visually closing the display. It brings the natural, slightly wild character of a fern emerging between roots on a tropical forest floor.
Supplied in a 9 cm pot at approximately 15 cm tall, it is an ideal size for immediately planting the foreground or midground of a terrarium.
JungleBox advice
Plant it at the base of a root or slightly behind lower-growing plants such as Fittonia, Labisia or compact Begonia. Its fine foliage creates depth while allowing the natural structure of the display to remain visible.
Additional information
- Trade name: Pteris straminea
- Accepted name: Pteris dentata
- Family: Pteridaceae
- Pot size: Ø 9 cm
- Supplied size: Approximately 15 cm tall
- Type: Terrestrial tropical fern
- Growth habit: Upright to slightly arching clump
- Foliage: Green, fine and highly divided
- Exposure: Soft to medium filtered light
- Substrate: Humus-rich, light and free-draining
- Humidity: 60 to 85%
- Temperature: 18 to 26°C
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Tropical terrarium compatible: Yes, excellent
- Bioactive terrarium compatible: Yes
- Paludarium compatible: Yes, emerged section
- Nano terrarium compatible: Temporary
- Submerged cultivation: No
Specific References
- MPN
- JBOX-PTERIS-STRAMINEA
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A light, feathery fern for adding depth to tropical displays: Pteris straminea forms a graceful clump of finely divided green fronds that naturally weave between roots, mosses and low-growing plants. Supplied in a 9 cm pot at approximately 15 cm tall, it is ideal for instantly creating an authentic tropical forest-floor effect.