Swordfern
Macrothelypteris torresiana
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Comoros, Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Kermadec Is., Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Navassa Island, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Réunion, Samoa, Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Aspleniaceae
- Genus:
- Macrothelypteris
- Species:
- Macrothelypteris torresiana
- USDA Symbol:
- MATO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Spores require moist, shaded conditions for germination; no pretreatment needed.