Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Australia
Types
Not Available
Polystichum solitarium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, 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
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Not Available
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
Swordfern
In German
Southern Shield Fern
Sword Fern
In French
Southern Shield Fern
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
helecho espada
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
espada Fern
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
Fern gladio
Phylum
Angiosperms
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Thelypteridaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Thelypteris
Polystichum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield 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 Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
- Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Shield 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 Southern Shield 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.