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 a cream-white center and white lateral veins radiating into dark green fronds. 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.