Species Name: Microsorum scolopendria ' 'Laua'e Iki'

Common name(s): Wart fern, Kangaroo fern, Monarch fern, Musk fern, Serpent fern

Defining Characteristics: 

• Smooth dark green, leathery textured foliage with pointed ends
• Low, creeping growth habit
• Cultivar commonly found in Hawaii where it has neutralized

Recommended Pot Size:Small- Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Between 65-80°

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)  Moderate (30-70%)  Humid (70-100%) 

Watering frequency: Water regularly, drought tolerant but prefers consistently moist soi

Lighting:     Full Shade    Partial Shade     Full Sun 

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: 10-12" 

Origin: Africa, Sri Lanka, Southern China, South East Asia, Australia, and Polynesia

Regional locality: Primary and secondary Rainforests as well as rocky cliffs and coastlines 

USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Highly disease and pest resistant and looks attractive in a hanging basket

Shipping Notes: 

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" pot.