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Nephrolepis exaltata
Tropical Sword Fern
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Modesto Jr. College
Description
This is a shade loving, relaxed sword fern that is a Boston-type selection.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.