Asian Swordfern
Nephrolepis brownii
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Christmas I., Cook Is., Fiji, Hainan, India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Kermadec Is., Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam
Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Nephrolepis
- Species:
- Nephrolepis brownii
- USDA Symbol:
- NEMU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals
- 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:
- thrives in humid, tropical environments