Macho Fern
Nephrolepis biserrata
Ferns Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
The largest and most robust of the cultivated sword ferns, producing massive arching fronds up to 1.5 meters long. Its bold, dramatic presence makes it a stunning statement plant for large containers, patios, and tropical-themed landscapes. Extremely fast-growing and vigorous.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Partial shade (3-5 hrs)
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Water
Every 1-2 weeks
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Humidity
High (60-80%)
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Temperature
16-28°C
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Soil
Rich, consistently moist but well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite
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Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season
🌐 Common Names
HI
Hindi
माचो फर्न
BN
Bengali
ম্যাচো ফার্ন
MR
Marathi
माचो फर्न
TE
Telugu
మాచో ఫెర్న్
TA
Tamil
மாக்கோ ஃபெர்ன்
GU
Gujarati
માચો ફર્ન
UR
Urdu
ماچو فرن
KN
Kannada
ಮಾಚೋ ಫರ್ನ್
OR
Odia
ମାଚୋ ଫର୍ନ
ML
Malayalam
മാക്കോ ഫേൺ
PA
Punjabi
ਮਾਚੋ ਫਰਨ
AS
Assamese
মাচো ফাৰ্ন
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- Tropical and subtropical Americas, Africa, and Asia; naturalized in many warm regions
- 📏 Max height
- 90-150 cm
- 📐 Spread
- 90-150 cm
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Non-flowering
- 🎨 Bloom color
- Non-flowering (produces spores)
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Bright Green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- Perennial
- 📈 Growth rate
- Fast
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Non-toxic to humans and pets
- 🌱 Propagation
- Division of large clumps in spring; separation of stolons/runners
🛡️ Health & Safety
🐾 Pet safe
✅ Non-toxic
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Common issues
- Frond browning from dry air or water stress
- Scale insects
- Cold damage below 10°C
💡 Care tips
- Massive dramatic fern with fronds up to 4 feet long
- Perfect for large hanging baskets and spacious shaded areas
- Requires consistent moisture to look its lush best
- Mulch heavily around outdoor plants to retain moisture
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