Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Roadsides, Thickets
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Clematis
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Clematis
Royal Fern
In Hindi
क्लेमाटिस
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Klematis
Königs Fern
In French
Clématite
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Clemátide
Real helecho
In Greek
κληματιτής
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Clematite
Real Fern
In Polish
Clematis
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Polypodiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Anemoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clematis and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Clematis and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Clematis and Royal Fern. Clematis doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Clematis does not have fragrant flowers. Clematis has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach and Irritation to urinary tract. 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 Clematis and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clematis and Royal Fern
Season and care of Clematis and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Clematis and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clematis season is Spring and Summer and Royal Fern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Clematis and Royal Fern Physical Information
Clematis and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Clematis and Royal Fern are as follows:
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Clematis and Royal Fern
Care of Clematis and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Clematis 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.