Sword Fern
Common Name: Sword Fern
Species Name: Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Kimberly Queen’
Family Name: Oleandraceae
Examples of Sword Fern Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Kimberly Queen’
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Pan Tropics |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | None serious but susceptible to scale |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2-foot diameter, 2-foot height
- Leaves: Basal leaves, spoon-shaped, toothed
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well drained but tough and drought tolerant |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Notes | This is the toughest, most sun tolerant fern I have encountered; excellent in containers; use as an annual |