Crocodile Fern

Name: Crocodile Fern
Brand: The Sill
SKU: BN-FER-CRO-6-IS6HMS
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (28 reviews)

Medium (10-12" tall) / Isabella (6.25" wide) / Top Half Mustard

$79

Crocodile Fern Information

About & Sizing

About The Crocodile Fern

Easy to care for and completely pet-safe, the Crocodile Fern features bright green, leathery leaves with a distinct pattern reminiscent of reptile skin. Growing from creeping underground rhizomes, its thick, leathery leaves hold moisture better than typical delicate ferns, making it a resilient option for all type of indoor spaces and a great fit for kitchen counters, office desks, or open shelving.

Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
Medium plant measures between 10-12 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice

Sizing Guide

Small

Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller

Medium

Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller

Large

Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller

Massive

Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller

Care Guide

Watering Requirements

Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out half way down between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Sunlight Requirements

Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.

Humidity Requirements

Normal room humidity can work, but the Crocodile Fern will thrive best in higher humidity conditions. Consider incorporating a humidifier to boost humidity levels more consistently if the air in the home is dry.

Pet-Friendly Plant?

Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all! Unlike finicky varieties, the Crocodile Fern is surprisingly forgiving. Its leathery fronds help it hold onto moisture better than delicate ferns, making it one of the easiest and most resilient fern options for indoors.

Is the Crocodile Fern hard to care for compared to other ferns?

Not at all! Unlike finicky varieties, the Crocodile Fern is surprisingly forgiving. Its leathery fronds help it hold onto moisture better than delicate ferns, making it one of the easiest and most resilient fern options for indoors.

Crispy, brown tips usually indicate a lack of ambient humidity or underwatering. Crocodile Ferns love humid environments. Boost the moisture in the air around your plant by setting it near a small humidifier, grouping it with other plants, or placing it in a naturally humid room like a bright bathroom.

Why are the leaf edges turning crisp or brown?

Crispy, brown tips usually indicate a lack of ambient humidity or underwatering. Crocodile Ferns love humid environments. Boost the moisture in the air around your plant by setting it near a small humidifier, grouping it with other plants, or placing it in a naturally humid room like a bright bathroom.

Fading foliage is almost always a sign of too much direct sun. Exposure to harsh rays breaks down the chlorophyll, turning the dark, scaled fronds pale or washed-out yellow. Move your plant a few feet back from the light source so it receives filtered rays instead.

Why is my Crocodile Fern losing its glossy green color?

Fading foliage is almost always a sign of too much direct sun. Exposure to harsh rays breaks down the chlorophyll, turning the dark, scaled fronds pale or washed-out yellow. Move your plant a few feet back from the light source so it receives filtered rays instead.

Planter Info