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    Platycerium bifurcatum

    Also Known As

    • Alcicornium bifurcatum
    • Platycerium alcicorne
    • Antelope Ears
    • Elkhorn Fern
    • Staghorn Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Platycerium bifurcatum plant details

    Platycerium bifurcatum is an evergreen fern with blue foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platycerium bifurcatum

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: polypodiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, epiphyte, houseplant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platycerium bifurcatum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These plants typically grow on other plants and trees but the atrange part is that they make their own food, unlike parasites which feed on their hosts. So this means they can be mounted on just about anything. Plants live for years and years and can grow to hundreds of pounds. If you live in zones 9 and up Just tie it to a tree with some wet moss between the tree and the Staghorn and wait for it to bond. If you live in zones 8 and higher mount it to a board and place a hook on a tree or in your favorite location and bring it in every year. Plant prefers shade. This is the coolest fern!!

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Staghorn ferns are epiphytes (air plants) and grow best in their native environment on tree trunks and branches. They need bright light and a cycle of saturated and then nearly dry potting media. (They are forgiving if under watered.) This tender tropical fern has an unusual appearance and growth habit with the typical velveteen leaves. May be grown indoors or out, as long as temperatures remain above 55 °F. Shipped in a standard nursery pot (pot in photo is not included).

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    Huge arching to upright flat, velvety, light-green, antler-like leaves emerge from the green to brown shell-like base. Does best in sphagnum moss on wood or in baskets. Often multiplies and the pups can eventually be separated and replanted.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Platycerium bifurcatum plant

    How to Grow Platycerium bifurcatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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