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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.

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