Narrow Swordfern
Nephrolepis cordifolia
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Cameroon, Caroline Is., China, Comoros, Fiji, Guam, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hainan, Hawaii, India, Japan, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Korea, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marquesas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, Norfolk Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Palau, Philippines, Pitcairn Is., Réunion, Seychelles, Society Is., South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Tubuai Is., United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Nephrolepis
- Species:
- Nephrolepis cordifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- NECO3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical and subtropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Ferns reproduce via spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and can take several weeks to months.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI