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    Nephrolepis falcata

    Also Known As

    • Macho Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Nephrolepis falcata plant details

    Nephrolepis falcata is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nephrolepis falcata

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: nephrolepidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Uses: houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nephrolepis falcata

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Gardening facts about Nephrolepis falcata plant

    How to Grow Nephrolepis falcata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Nephrolepis duffii

    aka Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii', Nephrolepis hirsutula, Erect Sword Fern, Lemon Button Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 12"-14"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Nephrolepis duffii foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Nephrolepis exaltata 'Rooseveltii'

    aka Nephrolepis exaltata 'Roosevelt', True Roosevelt Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    11-12

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 24"

    • shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Nephrolepis exaltata 'Rooseveltii' foliage by Jerzy Opioła
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    Nephrolepis falcata f. furcans

    aka Nephrolepis falcata 'Furcans', Fishtail Fern, Fishtail Sword Fern 'Furcans'

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Nephrolepis falcata f. furcans foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis'

    aka Nephrolepis exalta 'Bostoniensis', True Boston Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Nephrolepis exaltata 'Bostoniensis' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Nephrolepis obliterata

    aka Australian Sword Fern, Kimberly Queen Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 4'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Nephrolepis obliterata form by Karl Gercens III
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