How to Propagate Kangaroo Paw Fern
Microsorum diversifolium
| Methods | Division |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Best season | Spring |
| Time to root | Instant — already rooted |
| Group | Houseplant |
This fern spreads by fuzzy, creeping rhizomes along the soil surface, which makes division more reliable than for many ferns. Cut sections of rhizome with attached fronds and roots, rather than trying to separate individual fronds.
Division
- Remove the plant from its pot.
- Find sections of the creeping rhizome with fronds and roots attached.
- Cut sections apart with a clean blade.
- Pot each section shallowly, with the rhizome partially exposed as it grows naturally.
When to propagate
Spring, during active growth.
Common problems
Divided section wilted. Keep humidity elevated for the first couple of weeks after division.
Questions people ask
What are the fuzzy brown bits on the rhizome? Fine root-like hairs typical of this fern’s creeping growth habit, not a pest or problem.
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