Botanical name | Platycerium bifurcatum |
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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

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Plant has a shield-like leaf.