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Tropical Sword Fern

Nephrolepis Exaltata

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Overview

The Nephrolepis exaltata, commonly known as the Tropical Sword Fern, is an evergreen perennial fern reaching 3-4 feet in height/width. Its long, arching fronds create dense tufts, ideal for providing lush, tropical texture in shaded areas. Hardy in zones 10-12, this fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade, and is an excellent choice for ground cover or container planting. Regular watering enhances its vibrant green foliage.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11Type FernClimate Subtropical

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — is evenly spaced along the rachis (the central stem of the frond)

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — which can grow to about 3 to 4 feet long; its long, arching fronds create dense tufts, ideal for, image 83

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — well-drained soil with partial to full shade

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — is an evergreen perennial fern reaching 3-4 feet in height/width; particularly for its lush and, image 71

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — commonly known as the Boston Fern; which can grow to about 3 to 4 feet long

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — Regular watering enhances its vibrant green foliage; fern for full or half or shade

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — consider its requirements for filtered light and regular watering; is evenly spaced along the rachis, image 88

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — commonly known as the Boston Fern; which can grow to about 3 to 4 feet long, image 55

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — fern for full or half or shade; its adaptability makes it suitable for container plantings

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — particularly for its lush and arching fronds that can add a touch of elegance to any garden setting, image 57

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — further adding to its symmetrical appeal.<br><br>For optimal health; it's not drought-tolerant and, image 62

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — It's not drought-tolerant and should thus be strategically placed in areas where it can be watered regularly

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — well-drained soil with partial to full shade; commonly known as the Boston Fern, image 74

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — Its long, arching fronds create dense tufts, ideal for providing lush, tropical texture in shaded, image 72

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — this fern thrives in moist; is an evergreen perennial fern reaching 3-4 feet in height/width

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — With a hardiness range of USDA zones 9 to 11

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — or as a groundcover in shaded gardens; and is an excellent choice for ground cover or container, image 90

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — With a hardiness range of USDA zones 9 to 11; the Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata)

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — commonly known as the Tropical Sword Fern; this fern thrives in moist, image 93

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — further adding to its symmetrical appeal.<br><br>For optimal health

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — commonly known as the Boston Fern

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — creating a serene and tropical atmosphere within any garden design; allowing for a full-bodied appearance

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — commonly known as the Tropical Sword Fern; this fern thrives in moist, image 47

Tropical Sword Fern (Nephrolepis Exaltata) — is an evergreen perennial fern reaching 3-4 feet in height/width; particularly for its lush and, image 94

Nephrolepis Exaltata

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