Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Australia
Types
-
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Odd Pinnate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
All year
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for size control
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
leatherleaf
Swordfern
In German
Leatherleaf
Sword Fern
In French
Leatherleaf
Epée Fern
In Spanish
leatherleaf
helecho espada
In Greek
Leatherleaf
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
leatherleaf
espada Fern
In Polish
Leatherleaf
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Leatherleaf
Fern gladio
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Rumohra
Polystichum
Season and Care of Leatherleaf and Swordfern
Season and care of Leatherleaf and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf and Swordfern Physical Information
Leatherleaf and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Leatherleaf and Swordfern
Care of Leatherleaf and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control and Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leatherleaf 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.