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Nephrolepis cordifolia (Erect sword fern)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Other names
Erect sword fern, Ladder fern, New Zealand ladder fern , Sword fern, Fishbone fern, Aspidium cordifolium, Tuberous sword fern, Narrow sword fern
Genus
Nephrolepis Nephrolepis
Species
N. cordifolia - N. cordifolia is a clump-foming, borderline hardy, evergreen fern with erect, arching, or pendent, linear to lance-shaped, bright green fronds divided into numerous oblong to linear pinnae.
Nephrolepis cordifolia is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Compact
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Scale insects Scale insects
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as needed. Frond tips turn brown in low humidity. Will shed fronds is soil dries out. In the case, cut back to 5cm to rejuvenate.
Propagation
Separate rooted rhizome sections in summer.
Propagation methods
Rhizome sections, Spores
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Where to grow
Nephrolepis cordifolia (Erect sword fern) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Indoor, Greenhouse, Foliage only, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates sun if soil remains consistently moist. Protect from freezing temperatures. Under glass, grow in a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts leaf mould in bright filtered light. Maintain high to moderate humidity & keep well ventilated. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Other names
Erect sword fern, Ladder fern, New Zealand ladder fern , Sword fern, Fishbone fern, Aspidium cordifolium, Tuberous sword fern, Narrow sword fern
Genus
Nephrolepis Nephrolepis
Species
N. cordifolia - N. cordifolia is a clump-foming, borderline hardy, evergreen fern with erect, arching, or pendent, linear to lance-shaped, bright green fronds divided into numerous oblong to linear pinnae.
Native to
Tropical regions worldwide
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds as needed. Frond tips turn brown in low humidity. Will shed fronds is soil dries out. In the case, cut back to 5cm to rejuvenate.
Propagation
Separate rooted rhizome sections in summer.
Propagation methods
Rhizome sections, Spores
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Where to grow
Nephrolepis cordifolia (Erect sword fern) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Indoor, Greenhouse, Foliage only, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in humus-rich, moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates sun if soil remains consistently moist. Protect from freezing temperatures. Under glass, grow in a mix of 1 part loam, 2 parts sand, and 3 parts leaf mould in bright filtered light. Maintain high to moderate humidity & keep well ventilated. In growth, water moderately & feed monthly.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10
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