Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
South America
Types
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin rash
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
ANANAS
Common Name
Royal Fern
Pineapple
In Hindi
रॉयल फर्न
अनानास
In German
Königs Fern
Ananas
In French
Fougère royale
Ananas
In Spanish
Real helecho
Piña
In Greek
Royal Fern
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
Real Fern
Abacaxi
In Polish
Królewski paproci
Ananas
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Filicopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Bromeliales
Family
Osmundaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Fern and Pineapple
Season and care of Royal Fern and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Fern and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Royal Fern is Acidic and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Royal Fern and Pineapple Physical Information
Royal Fern and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Royal Fern and Pineapple are as follows:
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Royal Fern and Pineapple
Care of Royal Fern and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.