Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Eastern Asia
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
3-8
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, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Cats
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Royal Fern
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Königs Fern
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Fougère royale
kiwai
In Spanish
Real helecho
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Royal Fern
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Real Fern
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Królewski paproci
hardy kiwi
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Theales
Family
Osmundaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Royal Fern and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Hardy Kiwi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.