Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Polystichum solitarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
Swordfern
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Sword Fern
In French
Fern interrompu
Epée Fern
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
helecho espada
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
espada Fern
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Fern gladio
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Osmundales
Polypodiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Polystichum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Swordfern. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Swordfern doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Swordfern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Interrupted Fern and Swordfern Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern
Care of Interrupted Fern and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.