western sword fern
Also known as: giant holly fern; sword fern
P. munitum is a robust evergreen fern forming a large clump of erect, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green, pinnate fronds, the narrow pinnae finely spine-toothed
Scientific classification
- Species
- western sword fern (Polystichum munitum)
- Genus
- Polystichum
- Family
- Dryopteridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Ferns
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of western sword fern
Distribution map
Western North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of western sword fern
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western sword fern care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with higher humidity and no hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingVery dilute fern feed monthly during warm active frond growth
Pruning
PruningDead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or propagate by division of rhizomes in spring or by bulbils in autumn
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most cool, fertile, moist, humus-rich, shaded soils. Protect crowns from excessive winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free outdoors
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