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Nephrolepis cordifolia is often confused with:
Nephrolepis exaltata Nephrolepis exaltata
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Platycerium bifurcatum Platycerium bifurcatum

Duffii Fern Nephrolepis cordifolia

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
nef-roh-LEP-iss kor-di-FOH-lee-uh
Description

A fern native to Asia's tropics and subtropics.  It has been introduced to other areas across the world and in some is considered invasive.  It is distinguished from similar ferns by the tuberous structures it grows underground.

 

VIDEO Created by NC State Extension's Homegrown series featuring Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum.

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See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Duffii'
    Dwarf form. Gives off a lemon scent when crushed.
  • 'Plumosa'
'Duffii', 'Plumosa'
Tags:
#houseplant#fern#tuberous#hanging baskets#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Leaf Blade Ανώνυμος Βικιπαιδιστής CC BY 3.0
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Form Forest & Kim Starr CC BY 3.0
Erect Sworn Fern Nephrolepis cordifolia
Fronds Cliff CC BY 2.0
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Form Krish Dulal CC BY-SA 3.0
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Form David J.Stang CC BY-SA 4.0
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Form Ixitixel CC BY-SA 3.0
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Leaf Blade Ixitixel CC BY-SA 3.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Duffii'
    Dwarf form. Gives off a lemon scent when crushed.
  • 'Plumosa'
'Duffii', 'Plumosa'
Tags:
#houseplant#fern#tuberous#hanging baskets#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Nephrolepis
    Species:
    cordifolia
    Family:
    Polypodiaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Tropical & Subtropical Asia
    Distribution:
    Pantropical
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Fern
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
  • Fruit:
    Fruit Description:
    No fruits. This plants reproduces via spores.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Description:
    No flowers.
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Broadleaf Evergreen
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Fronds
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Hanging Baskets
    Houseplants