Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Fern
  
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
  
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
  
Habitat
Muddy habitat
  
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
  
2-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Non Flowering Plant
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
From Rhizomes
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Consistently
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No need to prune
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
  
Healthy tree, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
None
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
  
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
ORYZA
  
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
  
Common Name
Rice
  
Royal Fern
  
In Hindi
चावल
  
रॉयल फर्न
  
In German
Reis
  
Königs Fern
  
In French
riz
  
Fougère royale
  
In Spanish
arroz
  
Real helecho
  
In Greek
ρύζι
  
Royal Fern
  
In Portuguese
arroz
  
Real Fern
  
In Polish
ryż
  
Królewski paproci
  
In Latin
rice
  
Fern
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Pteridophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Filicopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Polypodiales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Osmundaceae
  
Genus
Oryza
  
Osmunda
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Royal Fern
Season and care of Rice Plant and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Rice Plant and Royal Fern Physical Information
Rice Plant and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Royal Fern are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Rice Plant and Royal Fern
Care of Rice Plant and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.