Species Nephrolepis obliterata | Known

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Names

Common Names: Australian swordfern, Kimberley Queen fern

Growth

Height: 24–36 inches
Spread: 6 to 36 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Appearance

Bloom Color: Insignificant
Foliage Color: Bright green
Fall Foliage Color: I don't know

Environment

Hardiness Zones: Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade (prefers bright, indirect light)
Soil Type: Well-draining, organic-rich soil with a mix of peat and perlite or pine bark
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil that retains consistent moisture to prevent root rot
Soil pH: 4.5-6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle: Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle: Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest: Spring and Summer
Bloom Time: I don't know

Reproduction

Propagation Methods: Seeds and Spores

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank: Species
Author: (R.Br.) J.Sm.
Publication: J. Bot. (Hooker) 4: 197. 1841

Superior Taxa

Kingdom: Plantae
Subkingdom: Pteridobiotina
Phylum: Polypodiophyta
Class: Polypodiopsida
Subclass: Polypodiidae
Order: Polypodiales
Family: Nephrolepidaceae
Genus: Nephrolepis

Synonyms

Nephrolepis saligna Nephrolepis sieberi

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024