Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Australia
Caribbean
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and diseases free
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
Swordfern
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
Sword Fern
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Epée Fern
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
helecho espada
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Fern gladio
Hedysarum
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Brassicales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Capparis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Swordfern and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.