Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western 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
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Royal Fern
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Leucojum
In German
Königs Fern
Leucojum
In French
Fougère royale
Leucojum
In Spanish
Real helecho
Leucojum
In Greek
Royal Fern
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Leucojum
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Leucojum
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Liliales
Family
Osmundaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Leucojum
Season and care of Royal Fern and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Royal Fern and Leucojum Physical Information
Royal Fern and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Fern and Leucojum are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Leucojum
Care of Royal Fern and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.