Sword Fern. A very handsome fern with erect emerald green deeply divided linear fronds (leaves). Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Nephrolepis exaltata
A very handsome fern with erect emerald green deeply divided linear fronds (leaves)
Additional information
| Generic | Nephrolepis |
|---|---|
| Species | exaltata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sword Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale |
| Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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