Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
World, Pandemic
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Osmunda regalis var. regalis.
Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana
Osmunda regalis var. brasiliensis
Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Broad-Leaved Forests, Grassland, Mountains, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Tropical regions
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
OSMUNDA
Common Name
Royal Fern
Royal Fern
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
Osmunda
In German
Königs Fern
Osmunda
In French
Fougère royale
Osmunda
In Spanish
Real helecho
Osmunda
In Greek
Royal Fern
Osmunda
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Osmunda
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Osmunda
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Osmundales
Family
Osmundaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Noctuinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Royal Fern and Osmunda
Wondering what are the properties of Royal Fern and Osmunda? We provide you with everything About Royal Fern and Osmunda. Royal Fern doesn't have thorns and Osmunda doesn't have thorns. Also Royal Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Royal Fern has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Osmunda 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 Osmunda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Osmunda
Season and care of Royal Fern and Osmunda is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Osmunda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osmunda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Osmunda is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Osmunda is Acidic.
Royal Fern and Osmunda Physical Information
Royal Fern and Osmunda physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Osmunda height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Royal Fern and Osmunda are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Osmunda flower color: Not Available
- Osmunda leaf color: Green
Care of Royal Fern and Osmunda
Care of Royal Fern and Osmunda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Osmunda 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 Osmunda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.