How to grow and care for Osmunda regalis L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Osmunda regalis L., Water fern, Osmund royal, Bog onion, Common flowering fern, Kidney fern, Royal osmund fern, European royal fern
Osmunda regalis L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Osmunda regalis L.
How often should I water?
check Osmunda regalis L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Osmunda regalis L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Osmunda regalis L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-27
-27~35℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Osmunda regalis L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Osmunda regalis L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Osmunda regalis L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Polypodiopsida, Order: Osmundales, Family: Osmundaceae, Genus: Osmunda, Species: Osmunda regalis
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Osmundales |
| Family | Osmundaceae |
| Genus | Osmunda |
| Species | Osmunda regalis |
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