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Giant Swordfern (Nephrolepis biserrata)

Nephrolepis biserrata, the Giant Swordfern, is a majestic fern with long, arching fronds, perfect for adding a tropical touch to shaded gardens or as a large indoor speci

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Sunlight

Bright, Indirect Light

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Fertilizer

Moderate Feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, Indirect Light

Prefers dappled shade or bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch fronds.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Maintain evenly moist soil, avoiding both drought and waterlogging.

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil

Temperature

Moderate to Warm

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 13°C.

Fertilizer

Moderate Feeding

Feed with diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Fern

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

1-1.5 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fronds

Optimal Sunlight Lux

1500

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Synonyms
Aspidium acuminatum Willd.
Aspidium acutum Schkuhr
Aspidium bidentatum (C.Presl) Spreng.
Aspidium biserratum Sw.
Aspidium ensifolium Schkuhr
Aspidium gibbosum Willd.
Aspidium guineense Schumach.
Aspidium hoffmannseggii Poir.
Aspidium mauritianum Desv.
Aspidium nigropunctatum Spreng.
Aspidium paraense Willd.
Aspidium punctulatum (Poir.) Sw.
Aspidium splendens Willd.
Hypopeltis amygdalina Bory
Hypopeltis biserrata (Sw.) Bory
Hypopeltis palmoides Bory
Lepidoneuron acuminatum (Willd.) Fée
Lepidoneuron biauritum (C.Presl) Fée
Lepidoneuron bidentatum (C.Presl) Fée
Lepidoneuron biserratum (Sw.) Fée
Lepidoneuron punctulatum (Poir.) Fée
Lepidoneuron rufescens (Schrad.) Fée
Nephrodium acuminatum (Willd.) C.Presl
Nephrodium acutum (Schkuhr) C.Presl
Nephrodium bidentatum C.Presl
Nephrodium biserratum (Sw.) C.Presl
Nephrodium gibbosum (Willd.) Gaudich.
Nephrodium guianense Desv.
Nephrodium hoffmanseggii Desv.
Nephrodium mauritianum Desv.
Nephrodium palmoides Rich.
Nephrodium punctulatum (Poir.) Desv.
Nephrodium rufescens Schrad.
Nephrodium timoriense Desv.
Nephrolepis acuminata (Willd.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis acuta (Schkuhr) C.Presl
Nephrolepis arthropteroides G.Kunkel
Nephrolepis biaurita C.Presl
Nephrolepis bidentata (C.Presl) C.Presl
Nephrolepis caudata Christ
Nephrolepis dayakorum Bonap.
Nephrolepis depauperata de Vriese
Nephrolepis ensifolia (Schkuhr) C.Presl
Nephrolepis gibbosa (Willd.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis laurifolia (Christ) Proctor
Nephrolepis macrophylla C.Presl
Nephrolepis mauritiana T.Moore
Nephrolepis mollis Rosenst.
Nephrolepis paraensis (Willd.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis persicifolia Christ
Nephrolepis pilosula Alderw.
Nephrolepis platyotis Kunze
Nephrolepis punctulata (Poir.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis rufescens (Schrad.) Wawra
Nephrolepis splendens (Willd.) C.Presl
Nephrolepis subcordata C.Presl
Nephrolepis zollingeriana de Vriese
Polypodium flagelliferum Roxb.
Polypodium glabrum Burm.f.
Polypodium integerrimum Vell.
Polypodium nephrolepioides Christ
Polypodium punctulatum Poir.
Polypodium signatum (Blanco) Blanco
Polystichum acutum C.Presl
Pteris piloselloides Blanco
Pteris signata Blanco
Tectaria fraxinea Cav.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classPolypodiopsida
  • orderPolypodiales
  • familyNephrolepidaceae
  • genusNephrolepis
  • speciesNephrolepis biserrata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic

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