Platycerium bifurcatum

Owned by Stephanie Torres (@StephanieT34).

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Notes

Family: Polypodiaceae. Non-toxic to cats and dogs. It features two distinct types of fronds: basal sterile shield fronds and fertile antler-like fronds.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Staghorn Fern

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Epiphyte, Fern / Pteridophyte, Houseplant, Tropical Plant
Growing Medium
Sphagnum moss or orchid bark
Growth Habit
Epiphyte, Clumping

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat Location
Java, New Guinea, and eastern Australia

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Polypodiaceae. Non-toxic to cats and dogs. It features two distinct types of fronds: basal sterile shield fronds and fertile antler-like fronds.

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Staghorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum by StephanieT34

Platycerium

bifurcatum

Common NameStaghorn Fern

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Epiphyte, Fern / Pteridophyte, Houseplant, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Epiphyte, Clumping
Growing MediumSphagnum moss or orchid bark

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Offset / Pup

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationJava, New Guinea, and eastern Australia

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Polypodiaceae. Non-toxic to cats and dogs. It features two distinct types of fronds: basal sterile shield fronds and fertile antler-like fronds.