Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mediterranean
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Artichoke
In Hindi
Swordfern
Artichoke
In German
Sword Fern
Artischocke
In French
Epée Fern
Artichaut
In Spanish
helecho espada
Alcachofa
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Alcachofra
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Karczoch
In Latin
Fern gladio
cactus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Polypodiales
Asterales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Artichoke
Season and care of Swordfern and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Swordfern and Artichoke Physical Information
Swordfern and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Artichoke are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Swordfern and Artichoke
Care of Swordfern and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.