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''Nephrolepis obliterata'', the Kimberley Queen fern or Australian swordfern, is a species of
fern A fern (Polypodiopsida or Polypodiophyta ) is a member of a group of vascular plants (plants with xylem and phloem) that reproduce via spores and have neither seeds nor flowers. The polypodiophytes include all living pteridophytes exce ...
in the family
Nephrolepidaceae ''Nephrolepis'' is a genus of about 30 species of ferns. It is the only genus in the family Nephrolepidaceae, placed in the suborder Aspleniineae (eupolypods I) of the order Polypodiales in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 ...
. This fern originated in Australia, but is relatively easy to cultivate indoors worldwide. The often misspelled "Kimberley Queen" name correctly has a second "e" in the first name as is trademarked by Westland Laboratories Ply. Ltd. The Kimberley Queen is not as well known as the Boston fern. Because it is not as sensitive to a lack of humidity, it is better suited for the typical indoor environment.


Cultivation

''Nephrolepis obliterata'' prefer bright, but indirect sunlight. Temperatures between 16 °C and 24 °C are best. ''Nephrolepis obliterata'' is sensitive to both too little and too much water, so water the plant well but permit the soil to dry out between waterings. ''Nephrolepis obliterata'' has the added benefit of reducing indoor air pollution, particularly
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.Wolverton, B. C. (1996) How to Grow Fresh Air. New York: Penguin Books.


References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q16986427 obliterata Ferns of Australia Garden plants of Australia House plants