How to Grow and Care for Royal fern

Royal fern, also known as Flowering fern, European royal fern, Bog onion, King fern, Rusty fern

Royal fern thrives in moist, shaded environments, reflecting its natural habitat in woodlands and along stream banks. Special care points include ensuring consistently damp soil without waterlogging. Providing high humidity and partial to full shade mimics royal fern's preferred conditions. With these points addressed, royal fern care is relatively straightforward, making it an easy plant to maintain for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Royal fern

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5-6
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Royal fern is distinguished by its statuesque presence, typically forming clumps reaching 5-6 feet (1.5-1.8 meters) in height. With a profusion of fronds that display large, well-spaced leaflets, it bears a unique resemblance to members of the pea family. As the seasons turn, its fronds undergo a transformation from their verdant summer hue to autumnal shades of yellow and brown. Notably, it bears spore clusters in brown, tassel-like arrangements at the frond tips, a feature lending to its nickname of 'flowering fern.'