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Giant Sword Fern (Nephrolepis biserrata)

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  • Plastic Sizes:
    large
    550.00 Birr
    Available
    xlarge
    550.00 Birr
    Available

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    Plant Details & Care

    Quick care summary for Giant Sword Fern
    Growth Category
    Moderate to fast
    Temperature Range
    18 – 28°C °C
    Light Requirement
    Bright indirect light to full shade.
    Agro Ecology
    Sub-humid, moist, protected microclimates
    Watering Frequency
    About 2–3 times per week
    About 2–3 times per week
    Region
    Best in shaded gardens, patios, under trees, verandas, and large indoor spaces with good light.
    Behavior
    Evergreen fern with long, arching fronds that can become quite large (up to 1–2 m).

    Forms dense clumps that can spill over pots, walls, or hanging baskets.

    Loves humidity and does best when air is moist and roots never fully dry.

    Used as groundcover, mass planting, or big hanging/terrace plant.
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    Treatment
    • Treatment
      âś… Do:

      Place in shade or bright indirect light – under trees, on shaded patios, or indoors near bright windows.

      Keep soil evenly moist and maintain high humidity for lush fronds.

      Use as a hanging plant, wall-top plant, or ground fern for tropical effect.

      Feed lightly with diluted balanced fertilizer once a month in growing season.

      Mulch with leaf litter/compost around outdoor plants to keep moisture and build soil.

      ❌ Don’t:

      Don’t put in harsh direct sun → fronds burn and turn pale/brown.

      Don’t let soil dry out completely → fronds crisp and die back.

      Don’t keep in heavy, waterlogged clay → root rot.

      Don’t crowd it in a dark, stuffy corner with no air movement → fungal issues.

      Don’t use strong chemical fertilizers or pour fertilizer on dry soil → root burn.