Platycerum 'Superbum' (Giant staghorn fern)
The rare Platycerium superbum or giant staghorn fern is an epiphytic fern in the Polypodiaceae family. Native to Queensland and northern New South Wales where it is found in lowland rainforest. Platycerium superbums get very large, growing like orchids off other trees and plants in the rainforest they source the nutrients and water from the air and surrounding environment. These plants look fantastic mounted on a wall or in a hanging planter.
RATING: Easy to care for. Staghorn ferns are a great beginner plant.
LOVES: Platycerium enjoy being watered when their soil has almost completely dried out. High humidity.
HATES: Overwatering and the shield fronds being removed as they are essential for its survival.
Non-toxic to pets
Pot diameter 12cm
More information and care recommendations are below
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The rare Platycerium superbum or giant staghorn fern is an epiphytic fern in the Polypodiaceae family. Native to Queensland and northern New South Wales where it is found in lowland rainforest. Platycerium superbums get very large, growing like orchids off other trees and plants in the rainforest they source the nutrients and water from the air and surrounding environment. These plants look fantastic mounted on a wall or in a hanging planter.
RATING: Easy to care for. Staghorn ferns are a great beginner plant.
LOVES: Platycerium enjoy being watered when their soil has almost completely dried out. High humidity.
HATES: Overwatering and the shield fronds being removed as they are essential for its survival.
Non-toxic to pets
Pot diameter 12cm
More information and care recommendations are below