Microsorum thailandicum
Native range: Thailand mainly, Southeast Asia
Known names: Blue Oil Fern
Hardiness: Best kept above 50°F
Mature Size: ~6" Tall, ~14 Wide
Light: Early morning sun, reflected sun
Water: Keep substrate moist, not soggy
Soil: Add extra pumice or perlite to standard potting soil. Long fiber spagnum moss
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: 4" pot, shipped semi bare root
 
Microsorum thailandicum is a small epiphytic fern native to the humid forests of Thailand, where it grows on trees and rocks. Known for its uniquely iridescent blue-green fronds, which shimmer under certain lighting due to microscopic structures on the leaf surface. The fern spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes and produces simple, elongated leaves with a leathery texture.