Common Staghorn Fern. A spectacular fern bearing large fronds (leaves) which resemble a stags antlers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Platycerium bifurcatum
A spectacular fern bearing large fronds (leaves) which resemble a stags antlers
Additional information
| Generic | Platycerium |
|---|---|
| Species | bifurcatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Staghorn Fern |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Lime-free |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water sparingly in winter |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Scale |
| Maintenance | Give a quarter strength foliar feed in the growing season, Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity |
| Propagation | Division |
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