🐊 Crocodile Fern Care Sheet
Overview
Botanical name: Microsorum sp. ‘Crocodile’
Common name: Crocodile Fern 🐊
Type: Tropical fern 🌿
Size: 40–80 cm tall, wide fronds 📏
Highlight: Unique crocodile-like pattern on leaves 🐊✨
☀️ Light
Best: Bright, indirect light 🌤️
Okay: Medium to low filtered light 🪟
Avoid: Direct sun – can scorch leaves 🔥
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Temperature: 18–28°C 🌡️
Humidity: 60%+ preferred 💦
Tip: Perfect for bathrooms or near humidifiers 🌫️
💧 Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, never soggy 🚫💧
Water thoroughly when the top 2–3 cm is dry 🪣
Loves slightly humid conditions – mist occasionally 💦
🪴 Soil & Potting
Use a light, well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter 🌱
A peat- or coco-based mix with perlite works well
Repot every 2–3 years to refresh the soil 🔄
🍽️ Feeding
Use a balanced, liquid houseplant fertilizer (½ strength) every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer 🌱
Stop feeding in winter ❄️
🌱 Propagation
Division of rhizomes during repotting ✂️
Each section should have a healthy frond and roots 🌱
⚠️ Common Issues
Problem 😬
Cause ❓
Fix 🛠️
Browning tips 🔥
Dry air or underwatering
Increase humidity and water consistently
Yellow leaves 🍂
Overwatering or poor drainage
Check for soggy soil and improve airflow
Droopy fronds 😔
Low light or compacted soil
Move to brighter spot and refresh mix
🏡 Display Tips
Perfect for bathrooms or kitchens where humidity is high 🚿
Works beautifully in hanging baskets or decorative pots 🪴
Adds a tropical, textured look to any room 🌴