Species Name: Microsorum musifolium

Common Name: Crocodile fern or Alligator fern

Defining Characteristics:

• Vibrant green foliage with dark green veining, giving it the look of crocodile skin
• Forms dense clumps of upright arching fronds
• Grows as an epiphyte but can be potted in well-draining soil

Recommended Pot Size: This plant will need a medium to large pot as it grows out.

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 55-80

Humidity: 50-100%

Watering Frequency: This fern likes to have moist soil, but not waterlogged

Lighting: Bright indirect light

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here.

Growth Rate: Slow 

Height at Maturity: 24 inches

Origin: Southeast Asia and parts of Australia

Regional Locality: Found growing as epiphytes

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Make sure this plant does not dry out too much or foliage may start to turn brown and crisp.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home.

Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

 ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.