Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Fern
Origin
Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 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
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Royal Fern
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Mexican Bambus
Königs Fern
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Fougère royale
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Real helecho
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Real Fern
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Fern
Phylum
Not Available
Pteridophyta
Class
Not Available
Filicopsida
Order
Poales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Mexican Bamboo 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.