{"product_id":"candy-striped-brake-fern-pteris-aspericaulis-var-tricolor","title":"Candy Striped Brake Fern (Pteris aspericaulis var. tricolor)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandy Striped Brake Fern (\u003cem data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"51\"\u003ePteris aspericaulis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"67\"\u003etricolor\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a subtropical to tropical fern native to southeast Yunnan (China), Myanmar, Bhutan, and Sikkim (India), where it grows in humid forest environments. It is distinguished by its striking fronds that display three color phases—new fronds emerge reddish-bronze, gradually develop bronze and white banding, and finally mature to a deep green with white or cream central stripes. The leaf blades are pinnate to pinnatifid, giving the plant a delicate and graceful fern texture. Owing to its compact form and vivid coloration, it is a popular choice for indoor and terrarium plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provide bright, indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, which can scorch the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep the soil consistently slightly moist—but not water-logged. Avoid allowing the plant to sit in standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use a well-draining potting mix with good moisture retention (for example with organic matter such as peat, coir or sphagnum) so the soil stays damp without becoming soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eHumidity \u0026amp; Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enjoys moderate to high humidity; avoid very dry air. Keep temperatures in a comfortable indoor range (ideally above ~15 °C \/ ~59 °F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"887\"\u003eFertilising \u0026amp; Repotting\u003c\/strong\u003e: In the growing period, feed with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Repot when the plant has doubled in size or once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eCommon Issues \u0026amp; Prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eUnder-watering leads to dry tips and browning of fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eOver-watering or poor drainage may lead to root problems and yellowing fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003eLow humidity or direct heat sources (radiators, vents) can cause leaf tip browning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62232228036979,"sku":"Candy Striped Brake Fern (Pteris aspericaulis var. tricolor)","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/CandyStripedBrakeFern_Pterisaspericaulisvar.tricolor.jpg?v=1762054911","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/candy-striped-brake-fern-pteris-aspericaulis-var-tricolor","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}