Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Australia
Eastern Australia
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
Swordfern
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Sword Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Epée Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
helecho espada
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Fern gladio
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Malvales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Hibiscus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Swordfern and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.