Crocodile Fern
Crocodile Fern
Crocodile Fern

Crocodile Fern

$29.99
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Crocodile Fern is a distinctive tropical fern prized for its long, wavy, glossy fronds marked with a prominent network of dark green veins. The textured pattern resembles crocodile skin, giving this fern its unique common name. It has an elegant, upright-to-arching growth habit and makes an excellent statement foliage plant indoors.
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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Moderate

Water:

NA

Humidity:

Higher humidity is preferred, especially in homes with dry winter air. A humidifier can help maintain consistent moisture around the foliage.

Pet Friendly:

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Light:

Bright Indirect Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Crocodile Fern, Crocodyllus Fern

Scientific Name:

Microsorum musifolium ‘Crocodyllus’

Country Of Origin

Native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, where it grows in warm, humid forest environments.

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

A rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining fern mix. A combination of quality potting soil, peat or coco coir, and perlite or fine bark provides moisture retention while maintaining good aeration.

Fertilize:

NA

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Fungus Gnats

Fungus Gnats

What To Look For: Small flies hover around the soil surface when you water or disturb the plant. Larvae in soil feeding on root hairs and organic matter may lead to poor growth or young plants dying. Usually in overly moist potting soil or with poor drainage.

How To Treat: Allow the soil surface to dry a bit between watering; reduce over-watering. Use yellow sticky traps to catch adult gnats. Consider repotting into a fresh, well-draining mix and removing excess topsoil debris; you can also use a layer of sand or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface.