Another addition for those of you who love those prehistoric feeling plants! As they mature, ‘Crocodile Ferns’ become more rigid and pronounced in their leaf shape/pattern and can grow up to 5 feet wide! Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist and do your best to mimic the lighting conditions of the jungle floor and you’ll have a happy plant for years to come!
Plant Profile
- Botanical Name: Microsorum Musifolium
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Common Name(s): Crocodile Fern
- Family: Polypodiaceae
- Native Range: Southeast Asia/Australia
Crocodile Fern Care Guide
- Care Level: Moderate
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Water: Keep soil moist
- Humidity: Moderate to High
- Temperature: 60+F
- Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
- Feeding: Fertilize using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer every 2-3 months during spring and summer
- Propagation: Division when repotting
- Growth: bushy, upright
- Common Pests: mealybugs, scale – prevent with regular showering of the leaves
- Toxicity: Non-toxic
Want More Info on Microsorum Musifolium ‘Crocodile Fern’ ?
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Cheri Crum (verified owner) –
I love it! Arrived in perfect condition about 2 days ago. Replanted and is doing great. ❤️