Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'
Crocodile Fern, Alligator Fern, Banana-Leaved Fern
An epiphytic fern from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia and New Guinea. Its broad, glossy fronds have a network of raised veins that resembles crocodile skin. This cultivar grows bushier and more compact than the wild species while keeping the same distinctive texture. It does best in high humidity with consistent moisture, and works well as a focal plant in large closed terrariums and paludariums.
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References
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Kew Plants of the World Online — Microsorum musifolium (Blume) Copel.
https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:17341220-1 - 2
RHS — Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus'PBR
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/251695/microsorum-musifolium-crocodyllus-pbr/details - 3
Terrarium Tribe — Crocodile Fern (Microsorum musifolium)
https://terrariumtribe.com/terrarium-plants/microsorum-musifolium-crocodile-fern/ - 4
NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox — Microsorum musifolium
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/microsorum-musifolium/ - 5
Bantam.earth — Crocodile Fern (Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus') Vivarium Guide
https://bantam.earth/crocodile-fern-microsorum-musifolium-crocodyllus/ - 6
Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Microsorum musifolium
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e955