Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
All year
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
Pests and diseases free
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
THELYPTERIS kunthii
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
In Hindi
Swordfern
Southern Shield Fern
In German
Sword Fern
Southern Shield Fern
In French
Epée Fern
Southern Shield Fern
In Spanish
helecho espada
Southern Shield Fern
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Southern Shield Fern
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Southern Shield Fern
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Southern Shield Fern
In Latin
Fern gladio
Southern Shield Fern
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Filicopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Thelypteridaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Thelypteris
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 Southern Shield Fern
Season and care of Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Southern Shield Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline.
Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern Physical Information
Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern
Care of Swordfern and Southern Shield Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Shield Fern 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 Southern Shield Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.