Royal fern (Osmunda regalis)
Description
The Royal fern is a fern that grows in clusters of fronds with fertile tassel-shaped crowns that can be either pink or brown that carry spores. It is these crowns that give it its namesake of “royal.”
Gardening Tips
| Care | Known Problems | How to Harvest | Mature Size | Notes/Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This fern prefers humid air and soil with a slightly acidic pH between 4 and 6; The fern can also grow in clay and sand; Heavy shade is also recommended to retain as much moisture as possible | Too much direct sunlight can dry out the plant and its crowns | Are not harvested, reproduces with the spores stored in its crowns | Royal ferns can grow to be an average of three feet tall | Resistant to most diseases that heavily stunt its close relatives, making it even more of a low-maintenance plant |