Garden Goods Direct | Crocodile Fern

The Crocodile Fern differs from many in appearance because of its spear-like shaped leaves with wavy edges and a unique pattern that resembles the scales of a crocodile rather than feather or palm-like fronds. Although native to tropical regions – the Crocodile Fern roots itself on trees have adapted very well to growing in temperate regions as a house plant. Pet-Friendly. An epiphytic fern, which means in the wild it typically grows on other things, like tree trunks or buildings. The foliage has scales like the skin of a Crocodile. Can do well in containers or affixed to planks. *Decorative containers are shown are for display purposes only. All plants are shipped in black plastic nursery containers unless otherwise specified. Crocodile ferns appearance can bring to mind a seaweed plant growing on dry land. They are epiphytic ferns, which means in the wild they will grow on other living things, such as tree trunks. When you buy it as a houseplant, it will be planted in a container, but it can easily be attached to wooden planks and hung on a wall much like staghorn fern.