Nephrolepis cordifolia
SWORD FERN, FISHBONE FERN
Nephrolepidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, QLD, NT, Tropical Africa, Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Polypodium cordifolium

Other Common Names: Herringbone Fern, Tuberous Sword Fern, Tuber Ladder Fern

 
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Nephrolepis cordifolia
SWORD FERN, FISHBONE FERN
Nephrolepidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.8m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, indoors, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: rabbit resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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