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Microsorum 'Crocodyllus' 12cm

Name: Microsorum 'Crocodyllus' 12cm
Brand: Greenleaf Garden Center
SKU: MicrosCrocodyl12cm
Price: 8.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'

Family: Polypodiaceae • Pot diameter: 12 cm • Height: 40 cm

The fern with crocodile skin 🐊

Microsorum 'Crocodyllus' stands out with leaves patterned like crocodile skin. A tropical, resilient indoor fern that thrives in humidity and bright indirect light.

Polypodiaceae Evergreen Bright indirect Moderate care Indoor fern

Light

🔆 Bright indirect

Avoid direct sun

Watering

💧 Frequent–light

Keep moist but not soggy

Temperature

🌡️ 16–27°C

Not below 12°C

Soil

🌱 Loose, airy

Peat + bark + perlite

What makes it special

🐊 Crocodile-like leaf venation
💦 Loves humidity — great for bathrooms/kitchens
🌿 Tropical look without fuss

Ideal use

🪴 Pots in bright rooms
🛁 Bathrooms/kitchens with higher humidity
🌱 Mixed displays with other ferns

Placement

Bright spot with no direct sun. Keep soil consistently moist, raise humidity with pebble tray or humidifier, protect from drafts.

Best companions

🌿 With Asplenium and Nephrolepis for lush effect
🍃 With Calathea/Maranta for texture
🌱 With other ferns

Origin of the variety

Microsorum musifolium is native to tropical Southeast Asia and Australia. Often grows epiphytically on trunks and branches in humid, shaded forests.

The cultivar 'Crocodyllus' was selected for its striking crocodile-like leaf pattern and more compact growth, making it highly decorative indoors.

1) Soil: Airy, organic mix with bark/perlite; avoid heavy soils.

2) Watering: Keep slightly moist; never waterlogged. Mist in low humidity.

3) Light/Temp: Bright indirect light; 16–27°C; avoid drafts and cold.

🔎 Item	Details
🌿 Species	Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
🪴 Pot/Size	12 cm • 40 cm height
🔆 Light	Bright indirect, no direct sun
💧 Watering	Frequent–light, keep slightly moist
🌡️ Temperature	16–27°C (not < 12°C)
📈 Growth	Epiphytic/semi-epiphytic, tufted
🐾 Toxicity	Non-toxic — safe for kids & pets

💡 Tip: Place pot on a pebble tray with water for a natural humidity boost.

🤔 Did you know? As an epiphytic fern, Microsorum prefers air around its roots — thrives in airy, “spongy” mixes rather than dense soil.

Why you’ll love it

🐊 Unique crocodile-like leaf texture.
💦 Humidity lover — perfect for bathrooms/kitchens.
🐾 Safe for homes with kids & pets.

🧠 Greenleaf geek facts

🧬 Family Polypodiaceae; rhizomatous fern.
🌿 Adapts to lower light via large leaf surface.
💧 Best with 50–70% relative humidity.

🔆 What light does it need?

Bright indirect; if leaf edges scorch, move further from window or filter light.

💧 How often to water?

When top 1–2 cm of soil is dry; keep slightly moist, never soggy.

🌡️ What temperatures does it tolerate?

Ideally 16–27°C; avoid drops below 12°C and cold drafts.

🌱 What soil mix is best?

Loose, airy mix (peat/bark/perlite) or orchid-style blend with airflow.

🔎 Note: Due to natural variation, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Size, form or coloring depends on season, conditions and the nature of each plant.

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Microsorum 'Crocodyllus' 12cm

Microsorum 'Crocodyllus' 12cm

Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'

Light

Watering

Temperature

Soil

What makes it special

Ideal use

Placement

Best companions

Microsorum 'Crocodyllus' 12cm Care & Tips

We take care of the packaging!

With specially designed boxes, we ensure that the plants will reach you intact, no matter what they encounter on the way!

All plants in 3L pots or larger are placed in individual boxes that secure the plant at the base of the pot, preventing it from tipping over.

The cardboard used for the boxes is specially made to provide resistance to potential impacts during transport.

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