Description
Add a touch of the exotic to your home with the Crocodile Fern—a striking, easy-care plant with textured leaves that thrive in high humidity. Microsorum Crocodyllus, commonly known as the Crocodile Fern, is an eye-catching houseplant with textured, elongated green leaves resembling crocodile skin. This unique fern adds an exotic and tropical touch to any indoor collection.
Full Botanical Name: Microsorum musifolium ‘Crocodyllus’
Common Names: Crocodile Fern, Crocodyllus Fern
Country and/or Region of Origin: Native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Found in tropical rainforests, growing on the forest floor in humid, shaded environments.
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate low light. Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves.
Ideal Room: Best suited for bathrooms, kitchens, or other rooms with high humidity and filtered light.
Feeding: Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a diluted liquid fertilizer.
Humidity: Requires high humidity; mist regularly or use a humidity tray.
Ideal Temperature: Thrives between 60°F and 75°F (16°C to 24°C).
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic to pets and children.
Soil Type: Well-draining, rich potting soil with added organic matter.
Propagation: Propagate by division during repotting.
Eventual Height and Spread: Grows up to 1-2 feet tall and wide.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Pests and Treatment: Susceptible to scale and mealybugs; treat with insecticidal soap.
Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years or when root-bound.
Pruning: Remove yellow or damaged leaves to maintain plant health.
Folk Law: The distinctive pattern on the leaves resembles crocodile skin, symbolizing strength and adaptability.
Air Purification: Helps improve indoor air quality by filtering toxins and increasing humidity.
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