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Nephrolepis obliterata

Family Oleandraceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.8 m (2 - 6 ft)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Nephrolepis obliterata (sword fern) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, container, house plant, pond, specimen and tropical.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Nephrolepis obliterata (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 obliterata (sword fern) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.