Filipino Staghorn Fern

Platycerium Grande

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Overview

The Filipino Staghorn Fern, Platycerium grande, is a noteworthy epiphyte prized for its grand, antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in length. This tropical fern thrives in humid environments, preferring bright, indirect light. Its shield fronds form a protective base, while fertile fronds extend outwards. Ideally mounted on trees or driftwood, it brings a dramatic vertical element to shaded garden spaces or indoor atriums.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–11Climate Subtropical

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a noteworthy epiphyte prized for its grand

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — This tropical fern thrives in humid environments, preferring bright, indirect light

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a noteworthy epiphyte prized for its grand

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — it brings a dramatic vertical element to shaded garden spaces or indoor atriums

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Its shield fronds form a protective base, while fertile fronds extend outwards

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Ideally mounted on trees or driftwood

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a remarkable and visually striking epiphytic plant that is native to the Philippines

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polypodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in length

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — This tropical fern thrives in humid environments, preferring bright, indirect light

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a noteworthy epiphyte prized for its grand

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — it brings a dramatic vertical element to shaded garden spaces or indoor atriums

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Its shield fronds form a protective base, while fertile fronds extend outwards

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Ideally mounted on trees or driftwood

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a remarkable and visually striking epiphytic plant that is native to the Philippines

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — commonly referred to as the Filipino Staghorn Fern

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — This luxurious fern is known for its grand

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Due to its imposing size and unique silhouette, P

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — which can grow an impressive 3 to 4 feet long with a similar spread

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — This fern needs a mounting board or a strong tree trunk to support its weight and allow its roots to anchor

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — preferring dappled shade or indirect light that mimics its natural rainforest canopy habitat

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — as in its native environment it clings to large trees.<br><br>An ample water supply is key

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — with regular misting recommended to maintain the high humidity it favors

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — However, care should be taken to avoid waterlogged conditions

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — increasing frequency during hotter

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Nutrients can be provided with monthly foliar feeding during the growing season using balanced

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — The Staghorn should be watered approximately once a week or when the medium feels dry to the touch

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — and while it is relatively low maintenance

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — the Platycerium grande adds exotic charm to landscapes

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — the sheer drama of its form will continually engage and captivate garden visitors

Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — fern / shrub for deep shade or shade

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