Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
moist forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
17, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Lace Fern
Swordfern
In German
Feder-Spargel
Sword Fern
In French
Lace Fern
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
helecho espada
In Greek
Lace Fern
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
espada Fern
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Lace Fern
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Swordfern
Season and care of Lace Fern and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lace Fern and Swordfern Physical Information
Lace Fern and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Lace 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 Lace Fern and Swordfern are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lace Fern and Swordfern
Care of Lace Fern and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lace 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.