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Crocodile Birds Nest Fern

(Microsorum musifolium )
Microsorum musifolium

We collected spores from this hard-to-find gem of the fern world from a massive old specimen in Singapore. Microsorum musifolium  is a fabulously unusual fern which has elongated, strap-like leaves which can grow to an impressive meter long and has the uncanny appearance of crocodile scales. The huge fronds contain a labyrinth of darkly pigmented veins which become more conspicuous as the plant ages. The pattern is created by clatherate scales. This unusual fern grows from a long rhizome that is typically epiphytic. This plant is a native of New Guinea, Thailand, southern Myanmar, peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia, Borneo, Philippines, and a rainforest valley near Cairns, Australia. This fern makes a great houseplant and must be kept from temperatures below 50 degrees F. Allow to dry slightly between watering. Plants sold in quart containers.

Crocodile Birds Nest Fern

Crocodile Birds Nest Fern

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