Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fern
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Not available
Polystichum solitarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
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
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Leucojum
Swordfern
In German
Leucojum
Sword Fern
In French
Leucojum
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Leucojum
helecho espada
In Greek
Leucojum
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Leucojum
espada Fern
In Polish
Leucojum
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Leucojum
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Liliaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Swordfern
Season and care of Leucojum and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Swordfern Physical Information
Leucojum and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Swordfern are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Swordfern
Care of Leucojum and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.