Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Brazil
  
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Purple, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
High
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
  
Brunfelsia pauciflora
  
Common Name
Brake Fern
  
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
  
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
  
Raintree
  
In German
Brems Farnanlage
  
raintree
  
In French
Brake Fern Plante
  
raintree
  
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
  
raintree
  
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
  
Raintree
  
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
  
Raintree
  
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
  
Raintree
  
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
  
Raintree
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Polypodiopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Pteridaceae
  
Solanaceae
  
Genus
Pteris
  
Brunfelsia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
  
Petunioideae
  
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Raintree
Season and care of Brake Fern and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Brake Fern and Raintree Physical Information
Brake Fern and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Brake Fern and Raintree are as follows:
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Brake Fern and Raintree
Care of Brake Fern and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.