Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
moist forests
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
17, 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
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Lace Fern
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Feder-Spargel
Königs Fern
In French
Lace Fern
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Real helecho
In Greek
Lace Fern
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Real Fern
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Liliales
Polypodiales
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Lace Fern and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Lace Fern and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Lace Fern and Royal Fern. Lace Fern doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Lace Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Lace Fern has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and Skin irritation and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like gastro-intestinal problems and 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 Lace Fern and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Royal Fern
Season and care of Lace Fern and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Lace Fern and Royal Fern Physical Information
Lace Fern and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Lace 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 Lace Fern and Royal Fern are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Royal Fern
Care of Lace Fern and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern 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 Lace 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.