{"product_id":"kangaroo-paw-fern-4-inch-pot","title":"Kangaroo Paw Fern (Microsorum diversifolium), 4-Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eKangaroo Paw Fern (Microsorum diversifolium) adds lush texture with glossy green fronds that vary from simple shapes to distinctive, irregular lobes. Arching growth gives it a relaxed, spreading silhouette that suits a bright shelf or tabletop where its fronds have room to drape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePoints of interest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable frond shapes, including lobed leaves resembling a kangaroo's paw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArching green foliage and creeping rhizomes create a spreading clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn epiphytic fern that benefits from airy growing medium and gentle moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrond size, shape, and fullness vary with maturity and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCurrent and mature size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive one rooted fern in a 4-inch plastic nursery pot. Photos show representative plants; height, spread, and frond count vary. A mature plant can form a clump approximately 1 foot tall and 2–3 feet across in suitable conditions, though container growth and pruning affect its eventual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecorative pots and accessories shown in styled photos are not included and are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional BASEL planters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-white\"\u003eWhite BASEL 4.7-Inch Planter\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/basel-4-7-inch-planter-black\"\u003eBlack BASEL 4.7-Inch Planter\u003c\/a\u003e, each sold separately. Measure your nursery pot's actual outside width against the 4.7-inch opening to confirm fit. These planters have no drainage holes. For cover-pot use, remove the nursery pot for watering and let it drain completely before returning it. Do not leave standing water inside the decorative planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide bright, indirect or filtered light. Protect from harsh midday sun; gentle morning light may be tolerated after gradual acclimation. Very low light can slow growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone lightly and evenly moist, not saturated. Water when the surface begins to dry, then drain thoroughly. Avoid prolonged complete drying and never leave the nursery pot standing in water. Adjust watering to temperature, light, and season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an airy, well-draining houseplant mix that retains some moisture. Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rich-houseplant-soil-blend\"\u003eRich Houseplant Soil Blend\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Maintain aeration and avoid burying creeping rhizomes deeply when repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed lightly during active spring and summer growth. Shop our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\"\u003e2 oz Slow-Release Fertilizer for Houseplants \u0026amp; Succulents\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Follow its label and use a conservative amount for this fern; avoid overfeeding and skip feeding while growth is paused or the plant is stressed by extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and humidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide warm, stable indoor conditions with moderate to higher humidity. Keep away from cold drafts and drying vents. A humidifier can help in dry rooms; occasional misting does not replace consistent humidity. Maintain airflow without a strong drying draft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove fully dried fronds with clean scissors. Brown dots on the undersides of mature fronds may be natural spore structures rather than pests. Repot when the plant outgrows its container, using a modestly larger pot with drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kangaroo Paw Fern is generally considered non-toxic to pets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CTS Air Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52812952830183,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/3120\/8167\/files\/image_422145bb-9e86-4717-b25e-e74507298bea.png?v=1791841292","url":"https:\/\/ctsairplants.com\/products\/kangaroo-paw-fern-4-inch-pot","provider":"CTS Air Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}