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title: "I just received a plant that I thought I would take a chance on. It's…"
description: "I just received a plant that I thought I would take a chance on. It's called a kangaroo paw fern. When I pulled it out of the box, all the leaves tumbled along…"
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community: "Plant Identification"
author: "ygraine"
published: "2025-08-30T17:44:29.046207Z"
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# I just received a plant that I thought I would take a chance on. It's…

_Posted by ygraine on 2025-08-30_

I just received a plant that I thought I would take a chance on. It's called a kangaroo paw fern. When I pulled it out of the box, all the leaves tumbled along with it. It's huge! I always buy tiny plants and learn from them. Gonna go find out what soil, watering, etc is best. Fingers crossed!

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## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-08-30

They like frequent watering, and the leaves make lots of little yellow spots if they are getting dehydrated. I haven't completwly figured out watering on mine, but I'd recommend a soil with good drainage and plenty of moisture retention (maybe do high drainage at the bottom and a moisture holding mix at the top?) The roots like to stay at/slightly above the surface, so a wide and shallow pot style should work well

#### ygraine replied on 2025-08-30

Thanks for your advice! I need all the help I can get! Sugar, no spots, no bugs. It is an interesting plant, I think.s

### ygraine commented on 2025-08-30

Thanks for your advice! I need all the help I can get! So far, no spots, no bugs. It is an interesting plant, I think.s

### alocasia\_naitoo commented on 2025-08-31

I loved my kangaroo paw fern when I had her!! Good luck! 👍🏼

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