Add a dramatic twist to your plant collection with the Crocodile Fern Microsorum musifolium ‘Crocodyllus’, a truly eye-catching houseplant named for its scaly, reptile-like foliage. This tropical fern boasts long, arching fronds with deep green colouring and bold, crinkled veins that resemble crocodile skin – making it a statement piece in any room.
Despite its exotic looks, the Crocodile Fern is surprisingly low-maintenance and well-suited for indoor life. It’s perfect for adding lush, textured greenery to living spaces, offices, or even terrariums with ample space and humidity. This species is particularly well-suited for kokedama, a traditional Japanese planting technique that involves wrapping the plant’s roots in moss balls. It can also be placed in an open or closed terrarium to create a miniature garden inside your home.
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Tolerates lower light but may grow more slowly.
Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil begins to dry out.
Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity. Mist regularly or place near a humidifier.
Temperature: Prefers 18–26°C. Keep away from cold draughts or dry heat sources.
Pet-Friendly: Yes – non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Potting Mix: Use a light, airy potting mix. Our Highland Moss general houseplant mix works beautifully.
Size: Grows up to 30–60cm in height and width with time.
Unique textured foliage that mimics crocodile skin
Easy to care for with the right humidity and light
A stunning, natural talking point in your plant display
Ideal for tropical-themed interiors and fern lovers
📦 Please Note: All our plant photos are taken by us, representing the actual stock. Plants are selected at random unless stated otherwise and may vary in size or have minor cosmetic differences – this is natural and part of their charm.
Each plant is shipped in the grower’s pot with our eco-friendly packaging. Care instructions are available via scannable QR code and 24/7 support from our Moss Bot.
This species is particularly well-suited for kokedama, a traditional Japanese planting technique that involves wrapping the plant’s roots in moss balls. It can also be placed in an open or closed terrarium to create a miniature garden inside your home.
In terms of benefits, the Crocodile Fern is a great air-purifying plant and can help to improve the air quality in your home. It’s also a non-toxic plant, so it’s safe to have around pets and children.
Crocodile Fern is known for its ease of care and low maintenance requirements. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a well-draining soil mixture. This species also enjoys slightly higher humidity levels, making it ideal for terrariums or other enclosed environments.
The plant is pets friendly!
We’re still working on the care guide for this product. Please check back soon!
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A good soak and spray and this one’s well on it’s way – new growth visible already.
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I was totally delighted with this beautiful plant and it was really helpful stating on certain plants which ones were pet friendly this was certainly a bonus. Thank you so much.
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I love this plant – it’s unusual, and is a beautiful addition to the room
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Pretty good quality, only place I could find live untreated moss
Great customer service, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Beautiful shells, well packaged, arrived quickly
Very prompt delivery
We had a wonderful visit for my daughter’s birthday and were delighted with our little gardens! Such a gorgeous shop, lovely folk and a great workshop. Wouldn’t hesitate to go back and will hopefully do the terrarium workshop soon! Thank you for the most lovely birthday treat!