Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World, Pandemic
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA
ORYZA
Common Name
Royal Fern
Rice
In Portuguese
Osmunda
arroz
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Cyperales
Family
Osmundaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Osmunda and Rice Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Osmunda and Rice Plant? We provide you with everything About Osmunda and Rice Plant. Osmunda doesn't have thorns and Rice Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Osmunda does not have fragrant flowers. Osmunda has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Rice Plant 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 Osmunda and Rice Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osmunda and Rice Plant
Season and care of Osmunda and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Osmunda and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osmunda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rice Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osmunda is Clay, Loam and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Osmunda is Acidic and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Osmunda and Rice Plant Physical Information
Osmunda and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Osmunda and Rice Plant are as follows:
Osmunda flower color: Not Available
Osmunda leaf color: Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Osmunda and Rice Plant
Care of Osmunda and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osmunda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Osmunda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.