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Nephrolepis biserrata 'Macho'

Family Oleandraceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 3 m (2 - 10 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant is a thicket in form and has showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, bog, container, ground cover, hanging basket, house plant, pond and tropical.
Special Characteristics Nephrolepis biserrata 'Macho' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Nephrolepis biserrata 'Macho' (broad sword fern) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Nephrolepis biserrata 'Macho' (broad sword fern) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.