Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Tree
  
Origin
Australia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Polystichum solitarium
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
9-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
  
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
  
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
  
Arbutus menziesii
  
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
  
Arbutus
  
In Hindi
Swordfern
  
सदाबहार
  
In German
Sword Fern
  
Erdbeerbaum
  
In French
Epée Fern
  
arbousier
  
In Spanish
helecho espada
  
Arbitus
  
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
  
κουμαριά
  
In Portuguese
espada Fern
  
árbuto
  
In Polish
Miecz Fern
  
mącznik
  
In Latin
Fern gladio
  
arbutus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Not Available
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Dryopteridaceae
  
Ericaceae
  
Genus
Polystichum
  
Arbutus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Arbutoideae