Nephrolepis laurifolia
Sword Fern
Family: Oleandraceae Oleandra
| Type | Fern |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | None |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, erosion control, ground cover, massing |
| Height | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen, semi-evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |