How much sunlight does my crocodile tail fern need?

crocodile tail fern requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my crocodile tail fern?

crocodile tail fern does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Can crocodile tail fern be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone crocodile tail fern can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-10b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is crocodile tail fern easy to care for?

crocodile tail fern is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my crocodile tail fern?

crocodile tail fern prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Acanthus montanus

Genus

Acanthus

Family

Acanthaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for crocodile tail fern

Water

How often to water your crocodile tail fern

crocodile tail fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for crocodile tail fern in your home

Light needs and placement for plant crocodile tail fern: 1ft from a window

crocodile tail fern love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

crocodile tail fern does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of crocodile tail fern in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize crocodile tail fern

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for crocodile tail fern: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your crocodile tail fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

crocodile tail fern is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Growing Outdoors