Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
North America, Caribbean, Eastern Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, By seashore, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation, weakness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA cinnamomea
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Cinnamon Fern
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
दालचीनी फर्न
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Zimt Farn
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Cinnamon Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
helecho canela
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
κανέλα Fern
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Cinnamon Fern
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Cynamon Fern
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Fern cinnamomum
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Malvales
Family
Osmundaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Osmundastrum
Hibiscus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cinnamon Fern is Loam and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Cinnamon Fern flower color: Yellow Brown
Cinnamon Fern leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Cinnamon Fern and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Fern pruning is done In late autumn and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Cinnamon Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.