Sword Fern Seeds - House Plant

Sword fern seeds produce lush evergreen tropical ferns commonly known for their upright, sword-shaped fronds. These plants are valued for their dense, arching green foliage and strong ornamental appearance, making them ideal for indoor pots, shaded patios, and humid garden areas. They thrive in warm environments with high humidity and indirect light, and are widely used for decorative indoor greenery and landscape underplanting.

Features

• Upright sword-shaped fronds with dense green foliage
• Strong arching growth habit suitable for pots and garden beds
• Thrives in warm, humid indoor and outdoor shaded environments
• Grows best in low to bright indirect light
• Evergreen ornamental fern for decorative planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nephrolepis exaltata
• Common Name: Sword Fern / Boston Sword Fern
• Seed Type / Variety: Tropical ornamental fern seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright arching evergreen fern
• USDA Zones: 9 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring and summer
• Growing Season: Year round in warm humid conditions
• Sowing Season: March to August
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21 to 45 days in warm moist medium with high humidity and temperatures around 20 to 26°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Low light to bright indirect light (no direct sun)
• Soil Requirements: Rich, well drained, moisture retaining potting mix
• Watering Needs: High humidity and consistently moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: Fronds up to 60–120 cm depending on conditions
• Plant Spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart