Botanical Name: Common Names:
Microsorum diversifolium Kangaroo Fern,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Climbing / Twining, Epiphytic, Irregular Shape, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen Australian native Fern with odd-shaped leathery green fronds. A low-growing, spreading habit makes this Fern ideal as a groundcover or in hanging pots. Suitable for cooler climates. Grows approx. 30cm tall x 30-60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Indoor Plant, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Polypodiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate