Pteris quadriaurita ‘Tricolor’ – Colourful Indoor Fern | Tricolor Fern | TOMs FLOWer CLUB
Discover Pteris quadriaurita ‘Tricolor’ at TOMs FLOWer CLUB – a distinctive tropical fern admired for its beautifully coloured fronds, with young growth in bronze-red tones that matures to green, complemented by purple stalks and midribs.
Why this plant stands out
Distinctive foliage with changing colours as the fronds mature
Young fronds emerge in attractive bronze-red tones
Mature green foliage contrasted by purple stalks and midribs
Elegant, upright growth with a lush, tropical appearance
A decorative foliage plant for bright indoor spaces
Adds colour and structure to fern collections and plant displays
Plant Characteristics
Botanical name: Pteris quadriaurita ‘Tricolor’
Common name: Tricolor fern, painted brake fern
Origin: Species native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia
Type: evergreen tropical fern
Growth: upright, clump-forming habit
Height: up to approx. 60 cm under suitable conditions
Leaves: divided fronds, bronze-red when young, maturing to green with purple stalks and midribs
Use: indoor plant, decorative foliage plant, tropical fern collection
Collector Note
Pteris quadriaurita ‘Tricolor’ is valued for the changing colours of its fronds. The contrast between the reddish young growth, mature green foliage and purple midribs gives this fern its distinctive character. New fronds can add a fresh splash of colour as the plant grows.
Care
Light: partial shade to full shade; indoors, choose a bright position with indirect light
Watering: keep the substrate consistently lightly moist; avoid waterlogging and do not allow the root ball to dry out completely
Humidity: moderate to high humidity is preferred
Temperature: warm indoor conditions; protect from cold and frost
Substrate: humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained substrate
Maintenance: remove old or damaged fronds when needed
Winter care: not frost-hardy; keep indoors throughout the Swiss winter
Grown with care and not over-fertilised – ensuring healthy plants with strong, natural growth.
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Pteris quadriaurita ‘Tricolor’ now available at TOMs FLOWer CLUB – a colourful tropical fern combining bronze-red young growth, fresh green foliage and distinctive purple midribs.
