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Nephrolepis 'Duffii'

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Nephrolepis 'Duffii'

Family Name: Nephrolepidaceae
Synonyms: Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii', Nephrolepis duffii
Common Name: Button Fern, Pigmy Sword Fern, Duff's Sword Fern

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Infraspecific Epithet
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants) (Fern)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant

Biogeography

Native Distribution New Zealand, Polynesia

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade, Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast to Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

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Master ID 260
Species ID 1556
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Species record last updated on: 20 June 2024.
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