How to tend a Osmunda regalis

Also known as: Osmunda brayeri Watelet, Osmunda leschenaultii Wall., Osmunda plumieri Tausch, Osmunda spicata L., Osmunda regalis var. obtusifolia (Kaulf.) Milde, Aphyllocalpa regalis (L.) Cav., Struthiopteris regalis (L.) Bernh., Osmunda longifolia (C.Presl) A.E.Bobrov, Osmunda regalis var. longifolia C.Presl, Osmunda regalis var. capensis Milde, Osmunda spectabilis var. palustris (Schrad.) C.Presl, Osmunda regalis var. acuminata Milde, Osmunda regalis var. albescens Ivery ex J.Dix, Osmunda regalis var. crispa Wallr., Osmunda regalis var. cristata H.Osborn ex J.Dix, Osmunda regalis var. incisa Gray, Osmunda regalis var. monstrosa Wallr., Osmunda regalis var. obtusiuscula Milde, Osmunda regalis var. plumieri (Tausch) P.E.Fourn., Osmunda regalis prol. plumieri (Tausch) Rouy

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Very strong resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Osmundaceae, Osmunda
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Evergreen ferns, no flowering
Flower colors
Leaf color tender green
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