Crocodile Fern (small jiffy clump)

Description

In India, we can sell this Crocodile Fern (small jiffy clump)  via online delivery systems to any states including Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha (Orissa), Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal

The Crocodile Fern (Microsorum musifolium) is a unique tropical fern known for its textured, leathery green fronds that resemble crocodile skin. Native to Southeast Asia and Australia, this fern thrives in warm, humid environments, making it an excellent choice for terrariums, bathrooms, or shaded garden spaces.

Key Features

• Foliage: Glossy, bright green fronds with a distinctive scale-like texture, resembling reptile skin.
• Size: Can grow up to 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) tall and wide indoors.
• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping growth with arching fronds.
• Flowers: Does not flower; reproduces via spores on the undersides of fronds.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light but tolerates low light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
• Water:
  • Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.
  • Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry out.
• Soil: Well-draining, rich organic mix (peat-based with perlite or orchid bark).
• Temperature: Thrives in 65-80°F (18-27°C); avoid temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60%+); mist regularly or place near a humidifier.

Care Tips

• Fertilization: Feed with a diluted liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
• Pruning: Trim yellow or damaged fronds at the base to encourage new growth.
• Repotting: Repot every 2-3 years or when roots become crowded.
• Pests & Diseases:
  • Watch for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites.
  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Uses

✅ Indoor Plant: Perfect for homes, offices, and terrariums.
✅ Shaded Outdoor Plant: Ideal for tropical gardens and patios.
✅ Air Purification: Helps remove toxins from indoor air.