Zealandia pustulata (Kangaroo Fern)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Zealandia pustulata (Microsorum diversifolium) commonly called the Kangaroo fern, kangaroo paw fern or the kangaroo foot fern.
• The foliage of kangaroo ferns is leathery and tough, making it a far more resilient plant than some other ferns that are typically grown indoors. When grown in a semi-shady spot outdoors, kangaroo ferns have a dusty blue hue, but when grown indoors as a house plant, they are deep green with a glossy shine.
• Due to its beautiful leaves, it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Kangaroo ferns love rich soil, blend a standard houseplant potting soil half and half with peat moss, coco coir, or leaf mold (decomposed fall leaves). The idea is to have a porous growing medium that drains quickly but is rich in organic matter, just like the soil in their native habitat.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Fertilize your kangaroo fern once every four to six weeks with a liquid fertilizer formulated for houseplants mixed at half the recommended strength. If you over-fertilize, foliage burn could occur.
• It grows best in a humid environment.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Moderate, indirect light is best for a kangaroo fern.
• Avoid the hot, direct sun of a south-facing window or the direct afternoon sun that comes into a west-facing window.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• This species of fern needs regular, even moisture all year long.
• Do not allow them to fully dry out between waterings. On the flip side, you should also never allow standing water to sit in the bottom of the pot or in a pot saucer as it can promote root rot.

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