Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' - Crocodile Fern Size:12cm a natural-looking stripe pattern growing

a natural-looking stripe pattern growing from the central vein of each leaf

Keep an eye out for yellowing leaves

Water once a third of the soil has dried out

A perfect plant for houseplant beginners

then let excess drain away

Microsorum musifolium 'Crocodyllus' - Crocodile Fern Size:12cm a natural-looking stripe pattern growingThis plant is one of my personal favourites thanks to its incredible textured foliage. Who needs croc skin handbags when you can have a croc skin houseplant?? And without the cruelty to animals yes, folks, no crocodiles (or alligators) were harmed in the making of this houseplant! To keep this fantastic foliage plant happy in your home, all you'll need is space in a room with a window, ideally not entirely sheltered from that window, and access to