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Platycerium superbum
Also Known As
- Staghorn fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 6'-8'
- W: 8'-10'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Platycerium superbum plant details
Platycerium superbum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycerium superbum
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: polypodiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Uses: houseplant, tropical-looking, velvety
GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycerium superbum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Garden photo gallery of Platycerium superbum
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Platycerium superbum plant
How to Grow Platycerium superbum
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Platycerium for your garden
aka Elkhorn Fern, Staghorn Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 36"
Width: 36"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Staghorn Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Triangle Staghorn Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Alcicornium bifurcatum, Platycerium alcicorne, Antelope Ears, Elkhorn Fern, Staghorn Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- bright shade
- regular
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - occasional
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