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4.5 out of 5 (12 experiences)


Also known as
Crocodile Fern, Crocodile Fern and Crocodyllus Fern
Taxonomy
Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
Microsorum
Polypodiaceae
Polypodiales

How to care for Alligator Fern
How often to water your Alligator Fern

every 9
Alligator Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Finding light for Crocodile Fern in your home

a window
Alligator Fern can tolerate being far from a window and light source.
Place it less than 6 feet from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Alligator Fern in your home š”.
How to fertilize Alligator Fern

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Alligator Fern after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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He looked like the profile photo last Saturday, when I bought him. Now this. Any suggestions? #PlantTherapy #CrocodileFern #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy
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I need help!! He loooks like he is unhappy!! And Iām not sure what to do, he was drying out in living room too much light! I moved to bathroom for humidity where my Swiss cheese plant is thriving!!! Idk if itās just been the nasty weather and it not getting enough light the past few days #FernFriends #fern #fernbook #CrocodileFern #help #HelpMePlease
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My plant has been getting brown and crispy around the edges. I have a humidifier and grow light near the plant. #CrocodileFern
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Stopped by Loweās to snag a new pair of potting gloves and saw this little guy all by himself in the corner. He was only $5, so obviously he came home with me! I stuck him in the bathroom windowsill to quarantine and about an hour later my husband comes out and asks me why Iām trying to grow lettuce in the bathroom š so meet Crocodilly, our newly adopted toilet lettuce #CrocodileFern
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I rescued this Crocodile Fern the other day. Does anyone have any tips on how to make it survive and thrive? #CrocodileFern
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Arlo lost some leaves during repotting, but he's growing some back, and the veining in them is so cool! #crocodilefern #fern #fernfriends #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth #planttherapy #theamigos #jesssjungle
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Arlo REALLY loves the #wethewild Neem oil protect spray! Just look at those shiny leaves! I used microfiber gloves to delicately wipe down the leaves after spraying. I've used this on most all of my plants only once and I already see a difference!! #theamigos #happyplants #crocodilefern #fernfriends #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Please welcome Arlo the #crocodilefern to my plant family! š I saw the unique patterns and texture on his leaves when I was perusing my local plant shop and I knew that I had to adopt him. š„¹ #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #fernfriends #fern #planttherapy #greggang #greggers
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Crocodile Fern Advice I went on week and a half trip and my partner, unknowingly, watered my plants right after I did. Cue the poor baby. Iāve never had root rotā¦from a video about limp/dark rootsā¦it LOOKS like it. But then maybe thatās just how rhizoids look? If it is, is this salvageable? This is even after Iāve rinsed all the dirt off (tried). The leaves were starting to yellow from the base and pull off easily. TIA! Update: roots smell earthy and are actually pretty springy - donāt seem to pull out that easilyā¦so maybe just letting them air out?
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Dark brown spots on crocodile fern? I have a crocodile fern that seems to be taking a downward turn. At first I thought this may have been caused by our softened water, but I have been watering it with it new RO-filtered water for two months now. It continues to get new brown spots and decline. This plant is in my office basement near an egress window. Could it be getting too much sunlight? Usually it doesnāt get much, but for 2-3hrs per day now in summer it is lit like the 3rd picture (front-most plant).
Care Summary for Alligator Fern
Alligator Fern
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 6ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say









It is a pretty fern with limey green coloured and interesting patterned leaves. It does need some humidity though the ends of the leaves will go crispy without it. I have grouped my humidity loving plants together to form a micro climate which seems better for my crocodile fern.

