Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653

Also Known As

Crocodyllus Crocodile Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

9a-12

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Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653 plant details

Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653 is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' PP13653

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus', aptly named Crocodile Fern, is an unusual tropical fern displaying long, green, strap-like leaves bearing a crocodile skin pattern on the top surface. Upright, arching fronds form a dense clump. Ferns thrive in neutral to acidic, loose, richly organic soil which is moist but not waterlogged. Prefers bright, filtered sunlight and is excellent as a houseplant or in a seasonal container. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This tropical fern from South Africa is resilient and easy-to-grow. The leaves have an unusual texture that looks like crocodile skin with segmented patterning of light green with darker veining. The long leaves appear to come out of the soil but actually arise from a rhizome that grows close to the soil surface. In its native habitat, it is an epiphyte that can take tremendous amounts of dryness during the dry season and still thrive. Crocodile Fern performs best in a rich, well-drained potting soil.