Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Northeastern United States, 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
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
2-9
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
OSMUNDA claytoniana
Common Name
Royal Fern
Interrupted Fern
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
बाधित फर्न
In German
Königs Fern
unterbrochen Fern
In French
Fougère royale
Fern interrompu
In Spanish
Real helecho
helecho interrumpido
In Greek
Royal Fern
διακοπεί Fern
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Fern interrompido
In Polish
Królewski paproci
przerwana Fern
In Latin
Fern
Fern intermissis
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Osmundales
Family
Osmundaceae
Osmundaceae
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 Interrupted Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern? We provide you with everything About Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern. Royal Fern doesn't have thorns and Interrupted Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Interrupted Fern 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 Interrupted Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern
Season and care of Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Interrupted Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Interrupted Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Interrupted Fern is Acidic.
Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern Physical Information
Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Interrupted Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Interrupted Fern flower color: Not Available
- Interrupted Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern
Care of Royal Fern and Interrupted Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Interrupted Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Interrupted Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.