Latin name :

Platycerium bifurcatum

Family :

Polypodiaceae

Other names :

Platycerium alcicorne

Common name :

Staghorn fern

Common name (fr.) :

Corne d'Élan, Bois de cerf

Description :

Categories :

Fern

Origin :

Australia

Climat :

Tropical

Temperature max. (C°) :

30

Temperature min. (C°) :

5

Zone :

11,,,9

Growth :

Slow

Light ideal :

Strong light ( 21,500 to 3,200 lux/2000 to 300 fc)

Light tolered :

Diffuse light ( Less than 5,300 lux / 500 fc)

Watering :

Keep moist between watering & Water when soil is half dry

Insects :

N/A

Disease :

N/A

Appeal :

Foliage

Color of leaf :

Light green & Silver

Color of blooms :

Blooming season :

Perfume :

Avaibility :

Regular

Pot diameter (cm) :

15

Height at purchase (m) :

0.25

Width at purchase (m) :

0.25

Height potential (m) :

0.61

Width potential (m) :

0.91

Available sizes (Pot Ø) :

4in to 8in Ø / 10cm to 20cm Ø

Bearing :

Clump

Pruning :

Never

Style :

Use :

Potted plant & Tertiary