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Erect Sword Fern Nephrolepis cordifolia

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.

 

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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
 
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
    Houseplant
    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