Nephrolepis cordifolia
erect sword fern
Description
An upright, rhizomatous, evergreen fern with masses of dark green, dense, sword-shaped, tripinnate fronds which are ruffled around the edges. These ferns are capable of growing as an epiphyte on trees near to water, or in the ground. A good air-purifying plant and ideal for terrariums and bottle gardens
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushyUpright
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H2
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 8-10
Flowering Season
Jan
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Key Features
HouseplantsPatio and container plantsConservatory and greenhouse