Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
North America, Caribbean, Eastern Asia
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
Boggy areas, By seashore, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-10
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
In late autumn, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Edible, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
OSMUNDA cinnamomea
Common Name
Royal Fern
Cinnamon Fern
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
दालचीनी फर्न
In German
Königs Fern
Zimt Farn
In French
Fougère royale
Cinnamon Fern
In Spanish
Real helecho
helecho canela
In Greek
Royal Fern
κανέλα Fern
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Cinnamon Fern
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Cynamon Fern
In Latin
Fern
Fern cinnamomum
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Osmundales
Family
Osmundaceae
Osmundaceae
Genus
Osmunda
Osmundastrum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Apameini
Subfamily
Not Available
Noctuinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern
Season and care of Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Cinnamon Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Cinnamon Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern Physical Information
Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Fern flower color: Yellow Brown
- Cinnamon Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern
Care of Royal Fern and Cinnamon Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Cinnamon Fern pruning is done In late autumn 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 Cinnamon Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.