Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Royal Fern
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Bilimbi
In German
Königs Fern
bilimbi
In French
Fougère royale
bilimbi
In Spanish
Real helecho
bilimbi
In Greek
Royal Fern
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Real Fern
bilimbi
In Polish
Królewski paproci
bilimbi
In Latin
Fern
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Oxalidales
Family
Osmundaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Bilimbi
Season and care of Royal Fern and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Bilimbi Physical Information
Royal Fern and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Bilimbi are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Bilimbi
Care of Royal Fern and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.