Description
While the Crocodile Fern is unique in it's own way, rare and exotic, it can be easy to care for. The leaves of the ferns look like crocodile skin, which is how the plant got its name. Other names include Alligator Fern and Snakeskin fern.
Growth Spread | 60 cm - 1.5 meters |
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Growth Height | 60 cm- 1.5 meters |
Water Requirements | Keep moist, but avoid over-watering. Mist leaves regularly. A kitchen or bathroom is an ideal environment because crocodile ferns benefit from humidity. Increase humidity by placing the pot on a tray or plate with a layer of wet pebbles, but never let the bottom of the pot stand in the water. |
Frost Sensitive | Yes |
Flowering Period | Not grown for flowers. |
Light RequirementsB | Bright indirect light, tolerates low light. |
Soil Requirements | Well drained compost rich soil. |