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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
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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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Platycerium bifurcatum
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Platycerium bifurcatum
Platycerium bifurcatum
Platycerium bifurcatum
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Photo courtesy of Proven Winners

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