Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Royal Fern
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
चुकंदर
In German
Königs Fern
Rübe
In French
Fougère royale
betterave
In Spanish
Real helecho
remolacha
In Greek
Royal Fern
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
Real Fern
beterraba
In Polish
Królewski paproci
buraczany
In Latin
Fern
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Polypodiales
Not Available
Family
Osmundaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Beet
Season and care of Royal Fern and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Beet is Neutral.
Royal Fern and Beet Physical Information
Royal Fern and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Beet are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Beet
Care of Royal Fern and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.