Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Fern
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
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Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Swordfern
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Sword Fern
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
helecho espada
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
espada Fern
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Polypodiales
Family
Acanthaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Justicia
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Malabar nut and Swordfern
Season and care of Malabar nut and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Swordfern Physical Information
Malabar nut and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Malabar nut and Swordfern
Care of Malabar nut and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut 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.