Fern 'Kangaroo Paw'

The Kangaroo Paw Fern (Microsorum diversifolium) brings a wonderfully wild, tumbling energy to your indoor garden with its glossy, leathery fronds that take on fascinating, irregular shapes as they mature. You will love adding this rugged houseplant to your collection because it offers the lush, woodland feel of a traditional fern but with thicker, much more forgiving leaves that do not crisp up the moment the air in your house gets a little dry. Typically growing to a full one to two feet tall and wide, its creeping, fuzzy rhizomes look spectacular spilling over the edge of a hanging basket or a tall plant stand. Best of all, you can enjoy this unique trailing beauty with complete peace of mind, as it is entirely non-toxic and pet-safe for your roaming cats and dogs.

To keep your Kangaroo Paw Fern thriving, place it in a spot that receives bright, indirect sunlight, such as a few feet back from an east-facing window. While it is adaptable to lower light, a bright room encourages those signature, deeply lobed leaves to develop fully and prevents the plant from looking sparse. Because it naturally grows attached to trees and rocks in its native habitat, it demands excellent drainage and absolutely despises sitting in heavy, soggy potting soil. Wait until the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, then water it thoroughly around the base of the plant, letting all the excess moisture drain away completely from the bottom of the pot. By giving the roots room to breathe and avoiding waterlogged soil, you will be rewarded with a vibrant, vigorously growing companion for years to come.

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