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Nephrolepis, Boston Fern, Sword Fern 'Orlando'

Nephrolepisexaltata

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Genus

Nephrolepis (nef-roh-LEP-iss)

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Species

exaltata (eks-all-TAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

Other Details

Category

Ferns

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Jacksonville, Florida

Saint James City, Florida

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