Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
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
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Frogs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Applicable
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Seeds, Spores
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Pepperwort
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Pepperwort
Königs Fern
In French
Pepperwort
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Real helecho
In Greek
Pepperwort
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Real Fern
In Polish
Pepperwort
Królewski paproci
Phylum
Charophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Filicopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Lapidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pepperwort and Royal Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperwort and Royal Fern? We provide you with everything About Pepperwort and Royal Fern. Pepperwort doesn't have thorns and Royal Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperwort does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperwort has allergic reactions like Not Applicable and Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Not Applicable. 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 Pepperwort and Royal Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Royal Fern
Season and care of Pepperwort and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Pepperwort and Royal Fern Physical Information
Pepperwort and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Royal Fern are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Pepperwort and Royal Fern
Care of Pepperwort and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.