| Botanical name | Platycerium bifurcatum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Staghorn fern |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Plant has a shield-like leaf. |
| Uses in landscape design | Suitable for growing outdoors, particularly against a backdrop of evergreen trees. |
| Planting instructions | How to plant or attach Platycerium bifurcatum the staghorn fern to a tree? |
| Soil conditions | Plant loves an acid compost mix and must be kept moist. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Mount your Staghorn fern on a a wooden block for a creative feature on the patio or indoors. |
| Other languages | Hertehoringvaring (A) |
Platycerium bifurcatum (Staghorn fern)
- Botanical name: Platycerium bifurcatum
- Common name(s): Staghorn fern
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Grown as an epiphyte on trees. When attaching a staghorn fern to a tree, cover its roots behind the sterile, shield-like leaf with an acid compost mix and keep moist. The drooping, fertile fronds can reach 500mm. Suitable for growing outdoors, particularly against a backdrop of evergreen trees.
Botanical Pronunciation: plat-ih-SEER-ee-um bye-fur-KAY-tum
Platycerium bifurcatum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Plant has a shield-like leaf.
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