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Platycerium stemaria

Also Known As

Triangle Staghorn Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

10a-12

Platycerium stemaria plant details

Platycerium stemaria is an evergreen fern with blue and green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycerium stemaria

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, epiphyte, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycerium stemaria

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Platycerium stemaria is an evergreen perennial cactus / succulent or fern with blue and green foliage. It can grow 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall in zone 10a - 11. To grow well, it prefers bright shade - shade and regular water. Grows best in well-drained and average soil. In need of something verticillium wilt resistant? This may be a good option.