General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Fern
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 1 to 2 feet
Plant Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • Crocodile Fern
  • Microsorum

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Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: Sebastian,  Florida
Date: 2019-12-30
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05-21
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Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05

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