Platycerium bifurcatum
ELKHORN FERN
Polypodiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Pruning: Remove spent fronds to their base as they form.

 
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Platycerium bifurcatum
ELKHORN FERN
Polypodiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: hanging basket, accents, on-wall

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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