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    Platycerium elephantotis

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Platycerium elephantotis plant details

    Platycerium elephantotis is an evergreen fern with blue and green foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycerium elephantotis

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: polypodiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Uses: epiphyte, houseplant, tropical, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycerium elephantotis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Platycerium elephantotis is large-growing Staghorn variety with highly textured, long, skirt-like leaves. Unlike other Staghorn varieties, the leaves do not fork. Great for hanging baskets or slab mounting. The upright, wavy leaves found at the top of the plant form a crown.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Platycerium elephantotis plant

    How to Grow Platycerium elephantotis

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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