Platycerium Ridleyi (Staghorn Fern)

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Platycerium bifurcatum, the elkhorn fern or common staghorn fern, is a species of fern native to Java, New Guinea, and eastern Australia, in New South Wales, Queensland, and on Lord Howe Island. It is a bracket epiphyte occurring in and near rainforests.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Sphagnum moss is generally the best growing medium.
• A mix of orchid bark and cactus soil should work fine.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Fertilizer is an essential part of caring for the plant.
• Using a diluted liquid feed with a 1:1 ratio, you can feed the plant once a month.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• They do best in partial shade and bright, indirect light.
• At home or in your garden, display them in an area protected from direct sunlight, as this will harm the plant.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• In terms of the amount and frequency of watering, the Staghorn Fern does not like to be too wet.
• To avoid overwatering at home, allow the growing medium to become dry between waterings, and only water when the fertile green leaves start to droop.

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