Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Royal Fern
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
रॉयल फर्न
In German
indische Malve
Königs Fern
In French
Mallow indienne
Fougère royale
In Spanish
malva india
Real helecho
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Real Fern
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Malvales
Polypodiales
Family
Malvaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Royal Fern
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Indian Mallow and Royal Fern Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Royal Fern are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Royal Fern
Care of Indian Mallow and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Indian Mallow 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.