Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
Madagascar
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Poorly 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, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Swordfern
Umbrella Plant
In German
Sword Fern
Dach-Anlage
In French
Epée Fern
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
helecho espada
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Miecz Fern
parasol roślin
In Latin
Fern gladio
O Planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Poales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Cyperus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Care of Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Swordfern and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.