Fern 'Crocodile'

Name: Fern 'Crocodile'
Brand: House Plant Dropship
SKU: 4_FERN_CROCODILE
Price: 26.99 USD
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The Fern 'Crocodile', scientifically Microsorum musifolium, is an intriguing and visually unique houseplant, recognized for its textured, elongated fronds that resemble the rugged skin of a crocodile. This plant showcases an upright and spreading growth habit, with fronds extending gracefully from the central stem. At full growth, the 'Crocodile' Fern reaches a height of approximately 2-3 feet.

Botanical & Common Names

Botanical: Microsorum musifolium

Common: Crocodile Fern, Alligator Fern, Crocodyllus Fern

Necessary Care Tips

Light: Bright Indirect
Ideal Temperature: 65-75°F
Humidity: High
Water: When the top inch of soil is dry
Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

Advanced Care Tips

Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Plant Insights

Member of the Polypodiaceae family, which is a large family of ferns that includes over 1,650 species.
Ferns are native to various regions worldwide, including tropical, subtropical, and temperate zones.

Ferns are one of the oldest groups of plants, dating back to prehistoric times.
Some species of ferns can grow quite large, making them a dramatic focal point in a room or garden.