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Understanding Our Container Sizes
At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.
Quart 6 mo to 1 yr#1 Container 1 to 2 yrs#2 Container 2 to 3 yrs#3 Container 3 to 4 yrs#5 Container 4+ yrs
The same variety, Green Gem Boxwood, in each container size. The measuring stick is marked in inches.
Container Sizes
Quart
Plant age: 6 months to 1 year Best for:Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.
#1 Container
Plant age: 1 to 2 years Best for:Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.
#2 Container
Plant age: 2 to 3 years Best for:Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.
#3 Container
Plant age: 3 to 4 years Best for: Most plants and most situations, including flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.
#5 Container and Larger
Plant age: 4 to 5+ years Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.
Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?
Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.
Root Pouch Containers
Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.
There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:
Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.
Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.
The Kangaroo Paw Footed Fern gets its name from its long, arching fronds of leathery, undivided leaflets, broader and lobed at the tip in a shape said to resemble a kangaroo's paw. Furry, elongated rhizomes creep and spread beneath the foliage, giving the plant its low, mounding habit and its place in the trade grouping of footed ferns alongside relatives like Rabbit's Foot and Blue Star Fern, though all are different genera.
Give it bright, indirect light, moderate to high humidity, and soil that dries slightly at the surface between waterings, and its low, spreading habit will fill out a wide pot or hanging basket beautifully. It is native to southeast Australia and New Zealand, and grows well as a houseplant in any climate.
Choose your size at checkout, 6 inch pot or 8 inch hanging basket, and bring home the Kangaroo Paw Fern for an easy, distinctive houseplant.
Planting & Care
Light
Bright, indirect light is ideal. It tolerates some lower light but grows best out of direct sun.
Water
Keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, allowing the surface to approach dryness between waterings rather than staying constantly soggy.
Humidity and Temperature
Moderate to high humidity is preferred, as with most ferns. Keep it at typical warm home temperatures and protect from cold drafts and frost.
Soil and Feeding
Use a well draining, organic rich potting mix. This naturally epiphytic plant appreciates a loose, airy medium. Feed monthly at half strength with a balanced liquid fertilizer during active growth.
Growth and Propagation
It is an epiphytic and terrestrial, rhizomatous fern with a low, mounding habit, spreading via visible, furry, elongated rhizomes. Propagate by dividing the creeping rhizomes, making sure each division has at least one healthy frond and growing point attached.
Pets
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox lists this species non-toxic to cats and non-toxic to dogs.
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Why does my plant get called two different scientific names?
The species has been reclassified between the genera Microsorum and Phymatosorus over time. Both names refer to the same plant, an accepted case of taxonomic synonymy, not two different ferns.
How is it propagated?
By dividing the creeping, furry rhizomes. Each division needs at least one healthy frond and growing point attached.
Why are the leaf edges browning?
Usually low humidity or a dry spell between waterings. Increasing humidity and consistent moisture typically resolves it.
How much light does it need?
Bright, indirect light is ideal. It tolerates some lower light but grows more slowly in very dim rooms.
Is it good for a hanging basket?
Yes, its low, spreading, mounding habit with visible creeping rhizomes suits hanging baskets and wide, shallow containers well.
Extend your plant protection to a full year with Growing & Glowing Guarantee Plus, the 1-year warranty.
Every plant already includes our free 45-day guarantee, and plants delivered after October 15 are covered through May 1. Add Plus once at checkout and it covers every eligible plant in your order, including plants in containers, when they are properly planted and cared for.
What you get:
Store credit for the cost of your plant
Free shipping on your next order, so the replacement ships free
Coverage through one year from delivery
To file a claim: Email a photo of each plant to support@naturehills.com within 7 days of noticing the issue, or reach us through our contact page.
Not covered: Improper planting, weather extremes, pest or wildlife damage, or plants outside their recommended zone. Annuals, bulbs, grass plugs, and hard goods are not eligible.
