The Fern Pteris Tri-Color, (also known as Tricolor Brake Fern; Pteris quadriaurita 'Tricolor') is an indoor plant with an eye-catching look. It is a vibrant indoor plant prized for its foliage that shifts from reddish-bronze to green, creating a multi-colored look with bronze, pink, and green tones on its fronds. It needs bright, indirect light, consistently moist (not soggy) soil, and high humidity, making it great for bathrooms or terrariums, and it's non-toxic to pets.
Key Characteristics:
- Appearance: New growth emerges red/bronze with pink centers, maturing to green with white/cream centers, giving a tricolored effect.
Plant highlights:
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Basic care:
- Light: Bright indirect light
- Water: Keep lightly moist. Water when the top inch is dry.
- Temperature: 65–85°F (18–29°C). Avoid temps below 60°F (16°C) and cold drafts.
