Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
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
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Royal Fern
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Capnoides
In German
Königs Fern
Capnoides
In French
Fougère royale
capnoides
In Spanish
Real helecho
Capnoides
In Greek
Royal Fern
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Capnoides
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Capnoides
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Filicopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Polypodiales
Agaricales
Family
Osmundaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Fumarieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Fumarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Capnoides
Season and care of Royal Fern and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Capnoides Physical Information
Royal Fern and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Capnoides are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Royal Fern and Capnoides
Care of Royal Fern and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.