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christmas dagger (Polystichum)
Christmas dagger are ancient plants that can be found growing in tropical and mild temperate regions worldwide. Their interesting fronds are lance-shaped and often arranged in a unique shuttlecock or vase-like form. Several species are grown as ornamentals in gardens or used as houseplants. Some species are attractive food sources for larvae of butterflies and moths.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Attributes of christmas dagger
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of christmas dagger
Distribution of christmas dagger
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Distribution Map of christmas dagger
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for christmas dagger
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Christmas dagger, a genus of evergreen ferns, thrives in low-light to partial-sun, well-draining, and moist acidic soil. The plants prefer cool, shaded areas and consistent moisture. Common challenges may include pests like aphids and diseases like leaf spot. Environmentally, christmas dagger is sensitive to overly dry or sunny conditions. Seasonally, they demand less water in winter but protection from excessive winter cold may be required. Due care in spring and autumn can enhance growth, while summer care involves safeguarding from extreme heat.
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8 most common species：
Christmas fern
A native of the Eastern part of North America, christmas fern can be found in wooded areas and streambanks. It enjoys a slightly shady habitat and, while Polystichum acrostichoides can grow in colonies, it can also be found singly. The common name of Polystichum acrostichoides is due to the fact that the evergreen fronds are often still green at Christmastime.
Western swordfern
The Polystichum munitum, western swordfern, or Pineland Swordfern grows in large clumps resembling the top of a palm tree. Dark green fronds grow three to six feet tall. This North America native prefers part to full shade and moist soil.
Soft shield fern
Soft shield fern has soft-textured foliage that makes this evergreen fern a very popular ornamental plant. It's cultivated worldwide as a garden ornamental and it prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Korean tasselfern
The spreading lance-shaped fronds of korean tasselfern have been described as resembling a shuttlecock when in season. It is noted for the golden hairs that are found on new fronds as they unfurl; these new fronds resemble a tassel, hence the common name of ‘tassel fern.’
Braun's Holly Fern
Braun's Holly Fern grows easily in moist, shady woods. The plant is native to certain northern areas of North America. Its scientific name, *Polystichum braunii*, combines the Greek words "*polys*" and "*stochos*", meaning "many" and "in a row", because its spore cases are in rows.
Polystichum craspedosorum
Polystichum craspedosorum is a robust fern with dark green, arching fronds that typically grow in forested areas with moist, shady conditions. Each frond unfurls from a thick, scaly rhizome, presenting a slightly glossy texture with crisped margins, giving it a frilly appearance. The plant's adaptability to low light encourages its spread along the forest floor, where it forms lush undergrowth.
Polystichum lepidocaulon
Polystichum lepidocaulon is a fern known for its hardy, evergreen fronds that boast distinctive, leathery leaves. The lance-shaped foliage, often glossy in appearance, clusters in a tufted fashion, contributing to a robust silhouette. Thriving in shaded, moist environments, polystichum lepidocaulon's dense leaf structure acts as a natural water reservoir, aiding survival in its preferred woodland settings.
Soft shield fern 'Herrenhausen'
Soft shield fern 'Herrenhausen' is named for the acclaimed landscaped Herrenhausen Gardens at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, Germany. This is a hardy fern that grows lance-shaped leaves up to 1 m in height, which is a little shorter than the 1.2 m of the parent fern.
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Christmas fern
Christmas fern
A native of the Eastern part of North America, christmas fern can be found in wooded areas and streambanks. It enjoys a slightly shady habitat and, while Polystichum acrostichoides can grow in colonies, it can also be found singly. The common name of Polystichum acrostichoides is due to the fact that the evergreen fronds are often still green at Christmastime.
Western swordfern
Western swordfern
The Polystichum munitum, western swordfern, or Pineland Swordfern grows in large clumps resembling the top of a palm tree. Dark green fronds grow three to six feet tall. This North America native prefers part to full shade and moist soil.
Soft shield fern
Soft shield fern
Soft shield fern has soft-textured foliage that makes this evergreen fern a very popular ornamental plant. It's cultivated worldwide as a garden ornamental and it prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Korean tasselfern
Korean tasselfern
The spreading lance-shaped fronds of korean tasselfern have been described as resembling a shuttlecock when in season. It is noted for the golden hairs that are found on new fronds as they unfurl; these new fronds resemble a tassel, hence the common name of ‘tassel fern.’
Braun's Holly Fern
Braun's Holly Fern
Braun's Holly Fern grows easily in moist, shady woods. The plant is native to certain northern areas of North America. Its scientific name, *Polystichum braunii*, combines the Greek words "*polys*" and "*stochos*", meaning "many" and "in a row", because its spore cases are in rows.
Polystichum craspedosorum
Polystichum craspedosorum
Polystichum craspedosorum is a robust fern with dark green, arching fronds that typically grow in forested areas with moist, shady conditions. Each frond unfurls from a thick, scaly rhizome, presenting a slightly glossy texture with crisped margins, giving it a frilly appearance. The plant's adaptability to low light encourages its spread along the forest floor, where it forms lush undergrowth.
Polystichum lepidocaulon
Polystichum lepidocaulon
Polystichum lepidocaulon is a fern known for its hardy, evergreen fronds that boast distinctive, leathery leaves. The lance-shaped foliage, often glossy in appearance, clusters in a tufted fashion, contributing to a robust silhouette. Thriving in shaded, moist environments, polystichum lepidocaulon's dense leaf structure acts as a natural water reservoir, aiding survival in its preferred woodland settings.
Soft shield fern 'Herrenhausen'
Soft shield fern 'Herrenhausen'
Soft shield fern 'Herrenhausen' is named for the acclaimed landscaped Herrenhausen Gardens at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, Germany. This is a hardy fern that grows lance-shaped leaves up to 1 m in height, which is a little shorter than the 1.2 m of the parent fern.
Korean rock fern
Korean rock fern
The korean rock fern is known for its creeping, crown forming growth habit and serrated fronds. The name "luctuosum" means "sorrowful" which could be an homage to the black or dark colored scales on the stem of the fern.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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christmas dagger
Polystichum
Christmas dagger are ancient plants that can be found growing in tropical and mild temperate regions worldwide. Their interesting fronds are lance-shaped and often arranged in a unique shuttlecock or vase-like form. Several species are grown as ornamentals in gardens or used as houseplants. Some species are attractive food sources for larvae of butterflies and moths.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About christmas dagger
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Attributes of christmas dagger
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of christmas dagger
Distribution of christmas dagger
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Distribution Map of christmas dagger
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for christmas dagger
Feedback
Christmas dagger, a genus of evergreen ferns, thrives in low-light to partial-sun, well-draining, and moist acidic soil. The plants prefer cool, shaded areas and consistent moisture. Common challenges may include pests like aphids and diseases like leaf spot. Environmentally, christmas dagger is sensitive to overly dry or sunny conditions. Seasonally, they demand less water in winter but protection from excessive winter cold may be required. Due care in spring and autumn can enhance growth, while summer care involves safeguarding from extreme heat.
How to Water christmas dagger?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for christmas dagger?
How to Propagate christmas dagger?
How to Plant christmas dagger?
Exploring the christmas dagger Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Christmas fern
A native of the Eastern part of North America, christmas fern can be found in wooded areas and streambanks. It enjoys a slightly shady habitat and, while Polystichum acrostichoides can grow in colonies, it can also be found singly. The common name of Polystichum acrostichoides is due to the fact that the evergreen fronds are often still green at Christmastime.
Western swordfern
The Polystichum munitum, western swordfern, or Pineland Swordfern grows in large clumps resembling the top of a palm tree. Dark green fronds grow three to six feet tall. This North America native prefers part to full shade and moist soil.
Soft shield fern
Soft shield fern has soft-textured foliage that makes this evergreen fern a very popular ornamental plant. It's cultivated worldwide as a garden ornamental and it prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Korean tasselfern
The spreading lance-shaped fronds of korean tasselfern have been described as resembling a shuttlecock when in season. It is noted for the golden hairs that are found on new fronds as they unfurl; these new fronds resemble a tassel, hence the common name of ‘tassel fern.’
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All Species of christmas dagger
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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