Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
CARDAMINE hirsuta
Common Name
Royal Fern
Hairy Bittercress
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
बालों वाली Bittercress
In German
Königs Fern
Hairy Bittercress
In French
Fougère royale
Bittercress Poilu
In Spanish
Real helecho
Bittercress Peludo
In Greek
Royal Fern
τριχωτές Bittercress
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Bittercress cabeludo
In Polish
Królewski paproci
włochaty Bittercress
In Latin
Fern
pilosus bittercress
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Brassicales
Family
Osmundaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress? We provide you with everything About Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress. Royal Fern doesn't have thorns and Hairy Bittercress doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Hairy Bittercress has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress
Season and care of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hairy Bittercress season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress Physical Information
Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
- Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress
Care of Royal Fern and Hairy Bittercress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hairy Bittercress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.