'Kimberley Queen' Australian Sword Fern, Queen Fern Nephrolepis obliterata
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24 - 36 Inches18 - 24 Inches24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm46cm - 61cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
This plant adds a stunning, bold look in the form of narrow upright green fronds. It can be used in containers and in the ground. When planted in the ground they can get up to 3 foot tall. Like most ferns, it prefers to be grown in part to full shade locations with moist, well drained soil. Kimberly Queen Ferns are deer and rabbit resistant, and a super easy to grow foliage plant. Pair Kimberly Queen with your favorite Begonias, New Guinea Impatiens, and Torenia.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestDeadheading Not NecessaryResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:AnnualHeight Category:TallGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Full ShadeLight Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11bWater Category:AverageUses:Bright SpacesUses:ContainerUses Notes:Large, graceful fronds. It is agreat in containers of all types, including hanging baskets. It has an upright bushy habit. They can be grown outside in warm climates or through the summer in cold winter locations. This fern is also a wonderful houseplant.
Maintenance Notes:Kimberley is easy to care for and adaptable as a houseplant. As with all ferns, high humidity and consistently moist soils are necessary for the plants to thrive. Overly saturated plants, however, will struggle to survive.
Indoors the plants will do well in a bright window with indirect light.
Water in ground plants deeply, keep containers consistently moist.
Fertilizer isn't needed regularly, but feeding your plants a few times a year, will help with performance.
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