How to Grow Microsorum musifolium as...Crocodile Fern Care
The bright green fronds of the Crocodile Fern are irresistible as a houseplant.It's one of the easiest types of plants to grow indoors.
In the warm, moist, tropical rain forests, this Aussie native grows as an Epiphyte.Crocodile Fern is a house plant despite its tropical beginnings.It is a good idea to place your potted fern away from drafts and direct sun.Increasing humidity will keep it healthy for a long time.
The whorl of spear-shaped fronds is about 2 feet (60 cm) in length.If you want to show it off, put it on a plant stand or hanging basket.
The Crocodile Fern's outer fronds will turn brown as it ages.This is normal.Cut them off if you want your plant to look its best.fronds to brown can be caused by hot, dry air.It helps to boost the humidity around it.
Dust-catchers tend to be upright fronds.To keep the fronds dust-free, gently wipe them with a damp cloth.Ferns can be severely damaged by leafshine products.
When the roots fill the pot, replant young plants every couple years.Run a knife around the inside of the pot to loosen the roots before you can remove the rootball.The pot may need to be broken to remove it.It's a good idea to use a container with drainage holes.Don't pack down the mix.This fern likes a loose mixture.
Not many pests bother this plant.Scales look like brown discs on fronds.If there is an invasion of these pests, spray with soapy water and clean water.Ferns are easily damaged by chemicals, so don't use pesticides on them.
Is Crocodile Fern cat friendly?It's not poisonous and you can grow it indoors around your pets and kids.
Light is given to your plant.The fronds can be burned by a direct sun.Give the pot a quarter turn each week.A grow light works great if you don't have a place in front of a window.
Water is often used to keep the potting medium moist.Too much water can cause the roots to rot and the fronds to turn yellow.Growth is slower in the winter.It's a good idea to always use room-temperature water for watering tropical plants.
This humid air should be given a tropical moist air.If the relative humidity drops below 50%, use a humidity tray or room humidifier.It's a good idea to use a humidity gauge, as indoor air can become very dry in the winter.Dry air is a symptom of brown leaf tips.
The temperature in the room will suit the tropical fern.It's a good idea to keep your plant away from heat/AC vents.
Peat moss-based potting mix is ideal for this plant.Don't put that miracle mix on the shelf, it's too much for fern delicate roots.
Feed every 2 weeks in the spring and summer with half the amount recommended on the package.Feed in the fall and winter when growth is slower.It's roots can suffer from chemical burn from too much fertilization.
The M. musifolium grows from semi-woody, branched rhizomes that can be divided in spring and potted separately.Don't bury them, cover them with a small amount of potting mix.
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