Kangaroo Paw Fern

An Aussie native, this delicate fern has shiny, wavy leaves. Though this one won't grow tall, his leaves can grow as long as three feet. Pop him in your favourite pot and loop a Macrame Hanger round his glossy leaves for maximum impact.  

I have long delicate leaves, coloured deep green. My ferns are glossy and crinkle cut. Don't mistake me for my relation, the Blue Star Fern which has a matte texture.

It likes medium to bright indirect light and as most ferns, is partial to humidity although this one does well without too. Water once the top 50% of soil is dry and give it enough water so that water drains out through the drip holes but don't leave it sitting in it. 

Growing pot size: 12cm diameter, 11cm height. 

Pets: Safe 

Useful to know:

Origin

I am native to the Australias.

Height/Growth

I won't grow much more than about a foot tall, but I can spread far and wide, so you might end up with a real bush.

Light

I like medium to bright, indirect light.

Water

Water me when about half of my soil is dry. Take me out of my ceramic pot and stop when water comes out of my growing pot's drip holes. Please don't let me sit in water.

Temperature

Keep me warm and away from draughts please!

Feeding

I'd like some weak fertiliser about once a month.

Grooming

Just give my leaves a wipe if dust builds up, so I can breathe properly, and cut away any dead leaves.

Care

I like a bit of humidity, so pop some damp pebbles between my ceramic and growing pot to create a more humid atmosphere, if needed.

Toxicity

Good news: I am pet-safe!

Fact

In my native regions, I might be seen growing in the nooks of trees.  

Does not include decorative pot.