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Swordfern (Macrothelypteris torresiana)

Macrothelypteris torresiana, also known as Asian Swordfern, is a fast-growing fern with delicate, triangular fronds.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Average room temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Water when top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile potting mix rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Average room temperatures.

Ideal range 18-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fronds

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Aspidium leucopis Fée
Aspidium mollissimum Christ
Aspidium oligophlebium (Baker) Christ
Aspidium tenericaule Thwaites
Aspidium uliginosum Kunze
Dryopteris alsophiloides (E.Fourn.) C.Chr.
Dryopteris elegans Koidz.
Dryopteris lasiocarpa Hayata
Dryopteris mollissima (Christ) C.Chr.
Dryopteris oligophlebia (Baker) C.Chr.
Dryopteris tenericaulis (Wall. ex Hook.) Ching
Dryopteris trichodes Rosenst.
Hypolepis trichodes Fée
Lastrea cosmopolita Brade
Lastrea flaccida Bedd.
Lastrea oligophlebia (Baker) Copel.
Lastrea tenericaulis (Wall. ex Hook.) T.Moore
Lastrea torresiana (Gaudich.) T.Moore
Macrothelypteris changshaensis Ching
Macrothelypteris oligophlebia (Baker) Ching
Nephrodium oligophlebium Baker
Nephrodium tenericaule (Wall. ex Hook.) Hook.
Phegopteris alsophiloides E.Fourn.
Phegopteris oligophlebia (Baker) Salomon
Phegopteris trichodes J.Sm.
Polypodium balansae Baker
Polypodium russelianum Wall.
Polypodium tenericaule Wall. ex Hook.
Polypodium trichodes Reinw. ex Houlston & T.Moore
Polystichum oligophlebium (Baker) Baker
Polystichum torresianum Gaudich.
Thelypteris lasiocarpa Hayata
Thelypteris oligophlebia (Baker) Ching
Thelypteris torresiana (Gaudich.) Alston
Thelypteris uliginosa (Kunze) Ching
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyThelypteridaceae
  • genusMacrothelypteris
  • speciesMacrothelypteris torresiana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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