Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
not available
Osmunda regalis var. regalis, Osmunda regalis var. panigrahiana, Osmunda spectabilis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
canals, Lakes, marshes, Ponds, sloughs, sluggish streams and rivers, springs
Banks, Boggy areas, stream banks, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-12
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Not Available
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, China Mark Moth, Leaf Rollers, Leeches, Lily Leaf Spot, Mosquito, Muck Midge, Ostracods, Snails, Spider mites, Tadpoles, Whiteflies
Healthy tree, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent, Hypotensive, Sedative, Vasoconstrictor
Bone disorders, Bone strength, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
NUPHAR lutea
OSMUNDA regalis var spectabilis
Common Name
Common Spatterdock, Yellow Pond Lily
Royal Fern
In Hindi
पीला तालाब लिली
रॉयल फर्न
In German
Gelbe Teichrose
Königs Fern
In French
Jaune nénuphar
Fougère royale
In Spanish
Lirio amarillo estanque
Real helecho
In Greek
Κίτρινο λίμνη κρίνος
Royal Fern
In Portuguese
Lagoa do lírio amarelo
Real Fern
In Polish
Żółty staw lilii
Królewski paproci
In Latin
Yellow piscinam lilium
Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Polypodiales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Osmundaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern
Season and care of Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Pond Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Royal Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Royal Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Pond Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Royal Fern is Acidic.
Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern Physical Information
Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Pond Lily height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Royal Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern are as follows:
Yellow Pond Lily flower color: Yellow
Yellow Pond Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Royal Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Royal Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern
Care of Yellow Pond Lily and Royal Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Pond Lily pruning is done No pruning needed and Royal Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Pond Lily needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Royal Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.