Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Eastern Asia
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
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Mealybugs
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood disorders
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Buds
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA claytoniana
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Interrupted Fern
Royal Fern
In Hindi
बाधित फर्न
रॉयल फर्न
In German
unterbrochen Fern
Königs Fern
In French
Fern interrompu
Fougère royale
In Spanish
helecho interrumpido
Real helecho
In Greek
διακοπεί Fern
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Fern interrompido
Real Fern
In Polish
przerwana Fern
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Fern intermissis
Fern
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Osmundales
Polypodiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern. Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Interrupted Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Interrupted Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern
Season and care of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Interrupted Fern is Loam and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Interrupted Fern is Acidic and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern Physical Information
Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern are as follows:
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern
Care of Interrupted Fern and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Interrupted Fern 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.