Crocodile Fern Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Crocodile fern is a plant with a leaf shape that is different from other ferns. The plant is spear-shaped with wavy edges, and the leaf pattern resembles crocodile scales. This ornamental plant grows well in temperate climates. It is pet-friendly, grows as an epiphyte, and is often planted in containers or attached to boards.
Common Name |
Crocodile Fern
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Plant Type
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Ferns
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Microsorium musifolium 'Crocydyllus'
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Genus
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Microsorum
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Family
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Polypodiaceae
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Order
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Polypodiales
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Crocodile Fern Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Crocodile Fern.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Crocodile Fern needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Crocodile Fern needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Crocodile Fern Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Crocodile Fern to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Crocodile Fern to thrive is between 70% and 80%. |
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Crocodile Fern Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Crocodile Fern. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Crocodile Fern plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Crocodile Fern Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Crocodile Fern plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Crocodile Fern toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Crocodile Fern Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Crocodile Fern, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Crocodile Fern Native Region |
Find out where the Crocodile Fern plant originated. |
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Country |
Malaysia
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