Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
8-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
AMMI majus
Common Name
Royal Fern
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
बिशप निराना
In German
Königs Fern
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Fougère royale
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Real helecho
biznaga
In Greek
Royal Fern
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Real Fern
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Królewski paproci
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Fern
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Apiales
Family
Osmundaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Trachyspermum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed
Care of Royal Fern and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.