nephrolepisnephrolepis
genusgenusGraceful ferns characterized by their arching fronds that grow from a central crown, creating a fountain-like appearance. These adaptable plants produce long, sword-shaped leaves with numerous small leaflets arranged in neat rows along the stems.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'nephros' meaning 'kidney' and 'lepis' meaning 'scale', referring to the kidney-shaped protective covers over their spore cases.
Interesting fact!
These remarkable ferns can purify indoor air through their leaves and also reproduce by sending out long runners called stolons, which develop new plants at their tips.
All species of Nephrolepis
nephrolepisPendula
Weeping sword fern, Trailing Boston fern, Hanging sword fern.
nephrolepisCordifolia
Fishbone sword fern, Tuber sword fern, Ladder fern.
nephrolepisExaltata
Boston fern, Sword fern, Common sword fern.
nephrolepisAcutifolia
Cardinal fern, Pointed sword fern, Narrow boston fern.
nephrolepisHirsutula
Hairy sword fern, Fuzzy fern, Rough sword fern.
nephrolepisBiserrata
Giant sword fern, Macho fern, Broad sword fern.
nephrolepisRivularis
Stream sword fern, Water fern, Riverside sword fern.
nephrolepisFalcata
Fishtail sword fern, Sickle fern, Japanese holly fern.
nephrolepisPectinata
Giant sword fern, Spreading Boston fern, Waterfall sword fern.
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