Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antiemetic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Poultice, Tonic
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used in biomass
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Pteridium aquilinum
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Bracken, brake, common bracken
Royal Fern
In Hindi
bracken
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Adlerfarn
Königs Fern
In French
fougère
Fougère royale
In Spanish
helecho
Real helecho
In Greek
φτέρη
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
samambaia
Real Fern
In Polish
orlica
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bracken and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Bracken and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Bracken and Royal Fern. Bracken doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Bracken does not have fragrant flowers. Bracken has allergic reactions like Not Available and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bracken and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bracken and Royal Fern
Season and care of Bracken and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bracken and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bracken season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bracken is Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bracken is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Bracken and Royal Fern Physical Information
Bracken and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bracken height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bracken and Royal Fern are as follows:
Bracken flower color: Not Available
Bracken leaf color: Green and Light Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Bracken and Royal Fern
Care of Bracken and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bracken pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Bracken 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.