Pteris Cretica 'Albo Fern'
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- Botanical Name: Pteris cretica var albolineata
- Common Name(s): Albo-lineata, silver ribbon fern, Cretan Brake Fern, Cretan Fern
- Description: Native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Albo fern is the most common variant of the Pteris cretica species, with broad green leaflets and pale centers. Outdoors, the Albo fern can survive year round in subtropical climates such as California. Care is similar, if not easier, than other ferns, requiring indirect sunlight, humidity, and pruning. It can grow up to 1-2.5 feet.
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Fern
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Low Light
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Small (4" Pot)
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Tropical Indoor Plant
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Yes! This should work well with ponytail palm. Ponytail palm needs fast draining soil, like this cactus or succulent soil.
Yes! This should work well with ponytail palm. Ponytail palm needs fast draining soil, like this cactus or succulent soil.
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While we cannot guarantee sterility, it is treated with a Bifenthrin drench and steamed at 200 degrees Fahrenheit so it's a pretty safe bet.
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If you do tend to over water, straight Bonsai Jack soil should work well. It drains water so fast that some people have trouble keeping even many succulents plump. However, if you tend to overwater anyway, it won't give you any trouble.
The only genus of succulents Bonsai Jack might give you trouble with on your list is Peperomia. Many of them are not quite succulent enough to handle such a well draining soil. If you amended the soil by mixing equal parts Bonsai Jack and normal potting soil, that would be enough for Peperomia.
The only genus of succulents Bonsai Jack might give you trouble with on your list is Peperomia. Many of them are not quite succulent enough to handle such a well draining soil. If you amended the soil by mixing equal parts Bonsai Jack and normal potting soil, that would be enough for Peperomia.
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There is a difference! Potting mix is sterile but doesn't contain soil while potting soil has more organic material. We recommend potting soil as potting mix is used primarily to increase the drainage which Bonsai Jack soil already has plenty of.
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That depends on the succulent. With something like cactus or Lithops, straight Bonsai Jack is perfect. However, for something like Plectranthus or Kalanchoe, it would be a good idea to amend the Bonsai Jack with a little regular potting soil.
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That depends on the plant. For things like Lithops, Pleiospilos, and many cacti, this soil alone is perfect. However, for things like Sedum, Echeveria and Crassula, mixing this Bonsai Jack soil with regular potting soil in a 1:1 ratio would work very well.
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Yes! The mix is designed for really drought tolerant succulents like Aloe vera, other Aloes and cacti.
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You can! Bonsai Jack without any mixing works very well for Lithops.
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You can, but not exclusively this soil. You definitely should mix this with regular potting soil in a 1:1 ratio for those two plants specifically.
There's no official list of succulents that do well in straight Bonsai Jack gritty mix, but in general cacti, mesembs, and these drought tolerant plants do very well.
The only reason we recommend mixing Bonsai Jack with potting soil is because plants like many Sedum and Echeveria would require much more frequent watering if planted in straight Bonsai Jack soil.
The only reason we recommend mixing Bonsai Jack with potting soil is because plants like many Sedum and Echeveria would require much more frequent watering if planted in straight Bonsai Jack soil.
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