{"product_id":"kangaroo-fern-microsorum-pustulatum","title":"Kangaroo Fern - Microsorum pustulatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eKangaroo Fern (\u003cem\u003eMicrosorum pustulatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a glossy-leaved native fern for shade, reaching about 30cm tall and 60cm wide. Young fronds start whole, then divide into lobed leaves as the plant grows, held on dark brown-black stems that contrast with the bright green. It suits the ground, a pot, a tree fork or a crack in a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy, changing leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e New fronds begin entire and develop deep lobes with age, so one plant shows several leaf shapes at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark stems for contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brown-black stems set off the bright leaf colour and add definition in a shaded bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true Australian fern.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows alongside Blechnum ferns in the wild, which makes it a natural fit in a native or subtropical planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows where little else will.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in tree forks, wall crevices and rock cracks, as well as in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a fine large houseplant when given a bright spot out of direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting and shade gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart beneath trees and tall shrubs, where its leaves cover bare ground and soften trunks and stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its glossy foliage brings elegance to a shaded border of palms, gingers and other leafy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in bright, indirect light makes a feature houseplant. Rotate it every so often so it grows evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls and rocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck a plant into a crevice or the fork of a tree, where it will creep along and settle in naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kangaroo Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a shaded, sheltered spot. It thrives in humid conditions, which suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Protect it from frost, although an established plant may tolerate a light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil. Mulch after planting to hold moisture and moderate soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist during dry periods and reduce watering in winter. Ferns prefer wet leaves to wet roots. Apply slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid feed every four weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half the recommended strength to avoid burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and repotting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old, tired fronds at the base. Re-pot container plants when they outgrow their pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kangaroo Fern as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. It arrives as a small tuft with only a few fronds, and it fills out over a season or two. Tube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always on hand. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing ferns in Australia: light, humidity and placement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eBrowse ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose a bright room without direct sun, keep the mix evenly moist and rotate the pot now and then so the plant grows evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect it from frost. An established plant may tolerate a light frost, but young plants are vulnerable, so grow it in a pot and move it under cover in colder districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves look so different on one plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung fronds start out entire, and mature fronds divide into lobes. A healthy plant carries both, which is a normal part of the species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790359101759,"sku":"MIC-PUS-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kangaroo-fern-microsorum-pustulatum.jpg?v=1792208775","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kangaroo-fern-microsorum-pustulatum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}