Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Swordfern
सीताफल
In German
Sword Fern
Zuckerapfel
In French
Epée Fern
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
helecho espada
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Pinha
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Fern gladio
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Magnoliales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Swordfern and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Swordfern and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Swordfern and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Swordfern and Sugar Apple
Care of Swordfern and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
