western sword fern

How to Grow and Care for western sword fern

western sword fern · Polystichum munitum
Also known as: giant holly fern; sword fern

Easy to grow in most cool, fertile, moist, humus-rich, shaded soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet

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Planting and Growing western sword fern

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Sunlight requirementsFull shade · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
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Care Tips

Easy to grow in most cool, fertile, moist, humus-rich, shaded soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet

How to Water western sword fern?

Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for western sword fern?

Full shade · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for western sword fern?

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What Soil Is Best for western sword fern?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for western sword fern?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize western sword fern?

Very dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth

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How to Prune western sword fern?

Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary

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How to Propagate western sword fern?

Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or propagate by division of rhizomes in spring or by bulbils in autumn

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How to Transplant western sword fern?

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How to Care for western sword fern in Winter?

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How to Plant western sword fern?

Easy to grow in most cool, fertile, moist, humus-rich, shaded soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet

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How to Repot western sword fern?

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How to Harvest western sword fern?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free outdoors

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The Toxicity of western sword fern

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Attributes of western sword fern

Plant typeFerns
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginWestern North America

Scientific Classification

Species
Polystichum munitum
Genus
Polystichum
Family
Dryopteridaceae
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