Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Terrestrial, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
ASPLENIUM nidus
Common Name
Royal Fern
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
In German
Königs Fern
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
In French
Fougère royale
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
In Spanish
Real helecho
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
In Greek
Royal Fern
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
In Latin
Fern
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Aspleniaceae
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 Bird's Nest Fern
Season and care of Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern Physical Information
Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
- Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern
Care of Royal Fern and Bird's Nest Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.