Australian Swordfern
Nephrolepis obliterata
- Native to:
- Australia, Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, Maluku, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Is., Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Nephrolepis
- Species:
- Nephrolepis obliterata
- USDA Symbol:
- NEOB
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
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:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers humid conditions