Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Polypodiaceae
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
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Every plant is hand‑picked for health and visual appeal, so you receive a strong, well‑established plant.
- Representative photos:
Product images show a typical plant of this variety. Natural differences in leaf number, shape or variegation are normal – your plant will still match in type and quality.
- Size details:
Listed sizes refer to pot diameter (cm) and approximate overall height (cm) from the base of the pot to the tallest leaf or stem.
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Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' at a glance:
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' is grown for long arching fronds marked with raised, netted venation that resembles crocodile skin rather than typical fern texture. This selection is based on an epiphytic species, so it appreciates an airy root zone and steady moisture without stagnant conditions, and it can be grown in a light fern mix or a bark-based substrate. Fronds can reach around 60 cm indoors, giving the plant a broader, more structural presence than many compact ferns.
Bright indirect light, temperatures around 18–27 °C, and humidity around 60–80% suit it well, while direct sun and cold drafts quickly reduce leaf quality.
It is non-toxic and easy to place in homes where bold fern texture matters as much as a straightforward care routine.
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
Quick Care Guide
Water
Water when ~10–25% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive but aerated • Evenly moist • Organic-leaning • Fine-medium
Temperature
Ideal: 15–24 °C • Avoid below: 10 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
epiphytic fern
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 60 cm • Max. spread: 50 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic & Pet Friendly
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Microsorum musifolium
How to read these metrics
These metrics are standardised reference points. We compile them by reviewing and cross-checking multiple botanical and horticultural references, then refining them through real-world growing experience. Source links: Plant Care Resources.
Please use the values as guidance. Conditions vary by home, so the same plant can respond differently. For plant-specific context, read the full product description and browse our Plant Care Guides.
- Light: level + approximate lux at leaf level;
- Watering: “% dry” is the trigger before watering again; lower % stays more evenly moist.
- Potting mix: one-line profile (structure/drainage • moisture buffer • base • particle size).
- Temperature: “Ideal” comfort range; “Avoid below” marks higher stress risk.
- Humidity: target bands (Normal/Moist/Humid); consistency usually matters most.
- Growth habit: growth form (rosette, trailing, climbing) for placement and training.
- Support: needed/optional/none — whether stake, pole, or trellis improves structure and size.
- Growth speed: fast/average/slow under decent indoor conditions—expectations, not a promise.
- Max size indoors: realistic long-term potential; format differs for climbers vs. trailers.
- Toxicity & safety: chemical irritants/toxicity and physical hazards (spines, bristles).
- Origin & habitat: native region + typical biome/habitat as context.
Plant Care Basics:
- Care basics – Main hub with links to all houseplant care guides.
- After delivery & first week – Unpacking, first placement, and early recovery.
- Light – How much light houseplants really need indoors.
- Watering – When to water and how to avoid root rot.
- Substrates & roots – Potting mixes and drainage for strong root systems.
- Humidity – When humidity matters and what actually helps.
- Fertilizing – Simple feeding routine without burning roots.
- Problems & pests – Yellow leaves, brown tips, bugs, and fixes that work.
- Semi-hydro – How to run low-maintenance mineral substrates.
Your new plant has just travelled a long way and needs a calm start in its new home. For step-by-step unboxing and first-week care, check our after-delivery care guide. For deeper tips on how your plant settles in over the next weeks, read our houseplant acclimatization guide.
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
Sale price €21,50
