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    Microsorum pustulatum

    Also Known As

    • Microsorium diversifolium
    • Microsorum diversifolium
    • Phymatosorus diversifolius
    • Hound's Tongue Fern
    • Kangaroo Paw Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-15"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Microsorum pustulatum plant details

    Microsorum pustulatum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Microsorum pustulatum

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: polypodiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: epiphyte

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Microsorum pustulatum

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Microsorum pustulatum plant

    How to Grow Microsorum pustulatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun'

    aka Short Scaled Sori Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern, Groundcover

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Microsorum brachylepis 'Datun' foliage by Evan Bean
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    Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653

    aka Crocodyllus Crocodile Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653 foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Microsorum punctatum Green Flame PP17420

    Scientific Name: Microsorum punctatum 'VP005'

    aka Microsorum 'Green Flame'

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Microsorum punctatum Green Flame PP17420 foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Phymatosorus scolopendria

    aka Microsorum scolopendrium, Monarch Fern, Musk Fern, Serpent Fern, Wart Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Phymatosorus scolopendria spores by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Neocheiropteris fortunei

    aka Microsorum fortunei, Neolepisorus fortunei

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Neocheiropteris fortunei foliage by Clifflandis
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