Pteris dentata Choose size:12cm pot A well-drained soil mix like

A well-drained soil mix like our peat-free soil mix is good

Extinction risk: Not threatened

raised black thorns

Leaves: The leaves are rounded to heart-shaped and have a glossy surface

Pteris dentata Choose size:12cm pot A well-drained soil mix likeThe leaves are deeply lobed with toothed edges, hence the name dentata. This fern grows in an elegant arch. The color is fresh green and the leaf veins are often a little lighter. The plant becomes quite wide over time, but remains low in height. It is uncommon in the trade but appreciated among collectors for its fine growth habit and slightly wilder appearance compared to more common ferns. Botanical description The species is native from the Aegean