Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Royal Fern
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Bermuda Gras
Königs Fern
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Grama
Real helecho
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Real Fern
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Osmundaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Osmunda
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Not Available
Tribe
Chlorideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern
Care of Bermuda Grass and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.