Sword Fern

SEASONALITY
➜ Available Year-Round

DESIGN TYPE
➜ Greenery, Foliage

VASE LIFE
➜ Long-Lasting

STEM LENGTH
➜ 40–100cm+

➜ Sword fern can comfortably remain dry-packed in the cooler for 2–3 days before processing

➜ Refresh the stem ends before placing them into clean water, then allow 3–4 hours of hydration—the fronds become more resilient to handling when fully conditioned

➜ Sword fern is a dependable choice for everyday arrangements, sympathy work, floral foam baskets and urns, ceremony pieces, and garden-inspired arrangements where rich greenery builds the foundation

POSITIVES ➜
♡ Exceptional longevity
♡ Great coverage
♡ Reliable availability
♡ Easy to work with

NEGATIVES ➜
✗ Rarely gets recognition
✗ Not considered trendy
✗ Can be taken for granted
✗ Has survived conditions that would destroy lesser greenery

What makes sword fern different from leatherleaf fern?
➜ Sword fern has a softer, more natural woodland appearance with longer, gracefully arching fronds, while leatherleaf is denser, darker, and more brittle

Why do florists keep sword fern in the cooler year-round?
➜ It's reliable, versatile, and works with nearly every design style, making it one of those greens designers instinctively reach for when building an arrangement

Can sword fern be the only greenery in an arrangement?
➜ We recommend using it as more of a premium accent—its bright, layered fronds provide texture and contrast that naturally support bold focal blooms and stylized compositions

When would you choose sword fern over another fern?
➜ Reach for sword fern when you want a relaxed, natural look with whimsical fronds that create depth without making the arrangement feel overly formal or heavily structured

Is sword fern mainly used for coverage?
➜ Less for covering, more for complimenting—a few pops of sword fern can take an arrangement from great to unforgettable by creating a sense of depth, texture, and contrast you can’t get with most other fresh foliage products

☆ Incredible durability
☆ Excellent coverage
☆ Strong flower-to-dollar value
☆ Dependable production greenery
☆ Never calls out sick

☆ Roses
☆ Carnations
☆ Anthurium
☆ Hydrangea
☆ Peonies
☆ Poppies
☆ Ginger

☆ Sword fern is native to many forest ecosystems worldwide

☆ Sword fern gets its common name from the long, narrow shape of each frond, whose pointed leaflets resemble the outline of a sword

☆ Unlike many decorative greens that serve one specific purpose, sword fern comfortably transitions between everyday floral work, sympathy designs, weddings, and large event installations