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Platycerium veitchii

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-12

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Platycerium veitchii plant details

Platycerium veitchii is an evergreen fern with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycerium veitchii

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: epiphyte, houseplant, tropical

GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycerium veitchii

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Platycerium veitchii is an impressive, large Australian Staghorn fern displaying narrow, silvery green, antler fronds. Great for hanging baskets or slab mounting. Staghorn ferns grow best in a well-drained, moist, long fiber sphagnum moss. Allow to dry slightly between waterings. This fern is winter dormant so reduce water but maintain humidity. Feed with a dilute fertilize monthly during active growth from May to September. Protect from frost!