Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Salt
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
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
ORYZA
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Rice
In German
Sword Fern
Reis
In Spanish
helecho espada
arroz
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
ρύζι
In Portuguese
espada Fern
arroz
In Latin
Fern gladio
rice
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Cyperales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Rice Plant
Season and care of Swordfern and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swordfern and Rice Plant Physical Information
Swordfern and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Swordfern and Rice Plant are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Swordfern and Rice Plant
Care of Swordfern and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.