{"id":145075,"date":"2024-06-14T17:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-crocodile-fern\/"},"modified":"2024-06-14T17:18:55","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T10:18:55","slug":"houseplant-of-the-week-crocodile-fern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-crocodile-fern\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant of the week: crocodile fern"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#013;<br \/>\nResilient, easy to care for and irresistible to touch, this wild-looking beauty also purifies the airWhy will I love it?<br \/>\n If you\u2019re looking for a houseplant that brings a touch of the wild into your home and is easy to maintain, consider the crocodile fern (Microsorum musifolium \u2018crocodyllus\u2019). It gets its name from its textured fronds: bright green leathery leaves with an intricate pattern reminiscent of reptile skin, making it irresistible to touch. It is a resilient plant that can thrive in various home environments.Light or shade?<br \/>\n It prefers bright, indirect light, which mimics the dappled sunlight of its native rainforest floor. But it can also tolerate lower light levels, making it a versatile choice for different spots in your home. Avoid direct sunlight, as this can scorch its fronds. Continue reading&#8230;&#013;<br \/>\n&#013;<br \/>\nSource : theguardian.com&#013;<br \/>\nRead more&#8230;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/article\/2024\/jun\/14\/houseplant-of-the-week-crocodile-fern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houseplant of the week: crocodile fern<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#013; Resilient, easy to care for and irresistible to touch, this wild-looking beauty also purifies the&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"false","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-145075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-property-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p75ss1-BJV","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":127498,"url":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-birds-nest-fern\/","url_meta":{"origin":145075,"position":0},"title":"Houseplant of the week: bird\u2019s nest fern","date":"July 1, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"\r With its long, glossy fronds, this is a real looker that is also used in traditional medicineWhy will I love it?The luscious, wavy-edged foliage of the bird\u2019s nest fern (Asplenium nidus) adds drama to every room and just looking at it will lift your mood \u2013 though it\u2019s best\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Property News&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":135910,"url":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-blue-star-fern\/","url_meta":{"origin":145075,"position":1},"title":"Houseplant of the week: blue star fern","date":"April 14, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"\r This beauty will flourish in any household - just make sure conditions mimic its humid homelandWhy will I love it? 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