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Nephrolepis auriculata Fishbone Fern

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Growth Height Max 24 in.

Growth Width Max 24 in.

Exposure Filtered to Shade

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 10b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 9a

Bloom Time Non-Flowering

Growth Height Max 24 in.

Growth Width Max 24 in.

Exposure Filtered to Shade

Hardiness Zone Maximum Zone 10b

Hardiness Zone Minimum Zone 9a

Bloom Time Non-Flowering

Description

Nephrolepis auriculata, commonly known as Fishbone Fern, is a tropical evergreen fern native to northern Australia and Asia . It is characterized by its upright or drooping fronds, typically reaching up to 50 cm in length, and distinctive round tubers on its creeping underground stems . The fronds are pinnate with narrow, alternately arranged leaflets, giving it a fishbone-like appearance. This fern thrives in moist, shady environments and is often found in rainforests or open forests, growing terrestrially or epiphytically . It has been widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and adaptability.

Tuberous Rhizomes: Produces distinctive round tubers on its creeping underground stems.
Pinnate Fronds: Features upright or drooping fronds with narrow, alternately arranged leaflets.
Versatile Growth Habit: Can grow terrestrially or epiphytically in various environments.
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Size

3 gal.

Item

90360-103

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3 gal.

Item

90360-103

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Description

Tuberous Rhizomes: Produces distinctive round tubers on its creeping underground stems.
Pinnate Fronds: Features upright or drooping fronds with narrow, alternately arranged leaflets.
Versatile Growth Habit: Can grow terrestrially or epiphytically in various environments.
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Herbaceous

Perennial

Nephrolepis

auriculata

Dwarf Whitman Fern, Erect Sword Fern, Fishbone Fern, Tuberous Sword Fern, Herringbone Fern, Ladder Fern, Lemon Button Fern, Narrow Sword Fern, Southern Sword Fern, Sword Fern, Tuber Fern

Zone 9a

24 in.

12 in.

Zone 10b

24 in.

12 in.

24 in.

Arching,Clumping,Spreading

Moderate

Acidic (<6.0),Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4),Neutral (6.5 to 7.5)

Moderate

Groundcover,Interiorscape,Underplanting

Filtered to Shade

Low

None

Humidity,Shade - Light,Shade - Heavy

Year-Round

Non-Flowering

None

Loamy,Organic,Peaty,Well Drained

Fishbone Fern

Container,Courtyards and Patios,Hanging Basket,Houseplant,Woodland

Asian Garden,Shade Garden,Tropical Garden,Woodland Garden

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