Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
China
  
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
  
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
  
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
  
Mountain forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Layering, Softwood cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
  
Water daily during growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
  
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Self-fertile
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
  
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin rash
  
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
  
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
  
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
  
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
  
Common Name
Royal Fern
  
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
  
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
  
कीवी फल
  
In German
Königs Fern
  
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
  
In French
Fougère royale
  
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
  
In Spanish
Real helecho
  
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
  
In Greek
Royal Fern
  
Ακτινίδια
  
In Portuguese
Real Fern
  
Quiuí
  
In Polish
Królewski paproci
  
Owoc kiwi
  
In Latin
Fern
  
Kiwi fructum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Ericales
  
Family
Osmundaceae
  
Actinidiaceae
  
Genus
Osmunda
  
Actinidia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Royal Fern and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kiwifruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Fern and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Royal Fern and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Fern and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Royal Fern and Kiwifruit
Care of Royal Fern and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.