Kangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Kangaroo Fern
Microsorum diversifolium, kangaroo fern, is an Australian and New Zealand epiphytic fern with glossy, deeply lobed fronds and creeping rhizomes, often found growing on rocks and tree trunks in coastal forests. A hardy and adaptable fern, it is widely grown as an indoor and shade-garden plant for its attractive, leathery foliage. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Kangaroo fern thrives in partial to full shade; avoid direct afternoon sun in NE Florida, which scorches the glossy fronds. Bright indirect light or dappled shade under trees is ideal.
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. In NE Florida's summer heat, water regularly and maintain a layer of mulch to retain moisture; reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Plant in well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5) enriched with organic matter. As an epiphytic fern, it benefits from a light balanced liquid fertilizer once monthly during active growth spring through fall.
Similar needs
Autumn Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Blue Star Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Holly Fern
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Crocodile Fern
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Japanese Painted Fern
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
Wart Fern
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and loam.
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Common questions
Is Kangaroo Fern a good plant for St. Augustine?
Kangaroo Fern is a fern for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.5-1 feet × 3-4 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.