{"product_id":"platycerium-bifurcatum-o12cm-↕35cm","title":"Platycerium bifurcatum - Ø12cm - ↕35cm","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003e🌿 The Elegant Staghorn Fern (\u003ci\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Staghorn Fern is a highly popular and dramatic choice for indoor gardeners due to its truly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eunique and striking appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is known almost exclusively by its common name,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eStaghorn Fern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e a name inspired by its distinctive,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eantler-like fronds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Native to tropical regions like Southeast Asia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Australia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and Africa,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e this plant brings an immediate touch of natural,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e exotic beauty to any space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage and Form\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Staghorn Fern produces two distinct types of fronds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The most noticeable are the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003elong, antler-shaped fronds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003ecascade down\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e creating an eye-catching display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These are the fertile fronds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e The second type,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e called the basal fronds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e are flat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e shield-like,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and green or brown; they cover the roots and help the plant attach itself and absorb moisture and nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This plant is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eevergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e epiphyte,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e meaning it maintains its foliage year-round and naturally grows on other trees or objects in its habitat rather than in the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruiting, Flowering, and Scent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAs a fern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e the Staghorn Fern \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003edoes not flower or fruit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It reproduces via spores,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which appear as patches of brown,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e felt-like material on the underside of the antler-like fronds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003enot known for a fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight and Spines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe plant currently stands at a height of about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003e35 cm (14 inches)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It generally maintains a bushy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e cascading form,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and while it will spread,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it remains a manageable size for wall-mounting or hanging indoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This plant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003edoes not have spines or thorns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare and Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb class=\"\"\u003eeasy and low-maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethrives best in a spot with partial shade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the general recommendation is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its unique growth habit means it does not strictly require soil and can be displayed beautifully when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emounted on a wooden plaque\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or hung in a basket,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating a wonderful piece of living wall art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Staghorn Fern prefers to be watered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eonce every 8–10 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and you should allow the growing medium to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003edry out slightly between waterings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In addition to regular watering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it benefits greatly from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eregular misting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to replicate the humidity of its native tropical environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For potted specimens,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-draining soil mixture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as a combination of peat moss,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e perlite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and orchid bark,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e During the growing season (spring to early autumn),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e feed it every 2–3 months with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Staghorn Fern (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is generally considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enon-toxic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to both cats and dogs,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making it a safe and elegant choice for homes with pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55834334626124,"sku":"16737","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0924\/9266\/1068\/files\/thumbnail_2000_da470a39-7ca9-4794-9fa8-4fa645444716.jpg?v=1762166531","url":"https:\/\/viridimania.com\/products\/platycerium-bifurcatum-o12cm-%e2%86%9535cm","provider":"Viridimania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}