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Asian Sword Fern (Nephrolepis brownii)

Nephrolepis brownii, the Asian Sword Fern, is an evergreen fern with upright, arching fronds, ideal for adding lush greenery to shaded areas.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well.

Temperature

Average room temperatures.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix. A blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost works well.

Temperature

Average room temperatures.

Ideal 18-24°C, avoid drafts.

Habitat

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Diluted balanced fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Indoor, Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

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Synonyms
Aspidium amoa Hook.
Aspidium floccigerum Blume
Aspidium schkuhrii Blume
Davallia multiflora Roxb.
Nephrodium brownii Desv.
Nephrodium regulare Desv.
Nephrolepis acutangula C.Presl
Nephrolepis floccigera (Blume) T.Moore
Nephrolepis mayi May
Nephrolepis multiflora (Roxb.) F.M.Jarrett ex C.V.Morton
Nephrolepis pubescens Copel.
Nephrolepis tomentosa Alderw.
Nephrolepis westonii Craig
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyNephrolepidaceae
  • genusNephrolepis
  • speciesNephrolepis brownii
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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