Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Australia
Types
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Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Silver
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
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Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
All year
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Silverthorn
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Silverthorn
Swordfern
In German
Silverthorn
Sword Fern
In French
Silverthorn
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Silverthorn
helecho espada
In Greek
Silverthorn
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
espada Fern
In Polish
Silverthorn
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Silverthorn
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Polypodiales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Swordfern
Season and care of Silverthorn and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Swordfern Physical Information
Silverthorn and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Silverthorn and Swordfern
Care of Silverthorn and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.