Sword Dance™ Staghorn Fern

Platycerium bifurcatum

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Overview

The Sword Dance™ Staghorn Fern, or Platycerium bifurcatum, is a compact epiphytic fern with upright, strappy green fronds dusted in silvery felt, giving it a sculptural, prehistoric look. It matures 12-36 inches tall with a bushy, specimen-worthy habit. Grow in medium to bright indirect light, airy well-drained mix or mounted sphagnum, average water, and moderate humidity. Hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Medium

Sword Dance™ Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) — is a compact epiphytic fern with upright

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Polypodiaceae

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Sword Dance™ Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) — is a compact epiphytic fern with upright

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