Nephrolepis exaltata

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Tropical Sword Fern

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

Description

This is a shade loving, relaxed sword fern that is a Boston-type selection.

Plant Type

Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.