Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Royal Fern
In Hindi
Swordfern
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Sword Fern
Königs Fern
In French
Epée Fern
Fougère royale
In Spanish
helecho espada
Real helecho
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Real Fern
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Fern gladio
Fern
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Osmundaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Osmunda
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Royal Fern
Season and care of Swordfern and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Swordfern and Royal Fern Physical Information
Swordfern and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Royal Fern are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Swordfern and Royal Fern
Care of Swordfern and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.