Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Swordfern
Tritoma
In German
Sword Fern
Tritoma
In French
Epée Fern
Tritoma
In Spanish
helecho espada
tritoma
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
tritoma
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Tritoma
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Tritoma
In Latin
Fern gladio
Trytoma
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asparagales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Kniphofia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Tritoma
Season and care of Swordfern and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Swordfern and Tritoma Physical Information
Swordfern and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Tritoma are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Swordfern and Tritoma
Care of Swordfern and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
