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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 9–11Type Fern, ShrubClimate Subtropical
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — The Staghorn should be watered approximately once a week or when the medium feels dry to the touch; this tropical
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — as in its native environment it clings to large trees.<br><br>An ample water supply is keyFilipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — preferring dappled shade or indirect light that mimics its natural rainforest canopy habitat; with regularFilipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in length; due to its imposing size and unique silhouette, PFilipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Due to its imposing size and unique silhouette, P; antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in lengthFilipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Nutrients can be provided with monthly foliar feeding during the growing season using balancedFilipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — with regular misting recommended to maintain the high humidity it favors+36

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern, Shrub
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — The Staghorn should be watered approximately once a week or when the medium feels dry to the touch; this tropical
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) — preferring dappled shade or indirect light that mimics its natural rainforest canopy habitat; with regular
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in length; due to its imposing size and unique silhouette, P
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Due to its imposing size and unique silhouette, P; antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in length
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Nutrients can be provided with monthly foliar feeding during the growing season using balanced
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — with regular misting recommended to maintain the high humidity it favors
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — with regular misting recommended to maintain the high humidity it favors; preferring dappled shade or indirect
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a remarkable and visually striking epiphytic plant that is native to the Philippines
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a remarkable and visually striking epiphytic plant that is native to the Philippines; ideally mounted on trees
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — and while it is relatively low maintenance
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; the
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — preferring dappled shade or indirect light that mimics its natural rainforest canopy habitat
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — as in its native environment it clings to large trees.<br><br>An ample water supply is key; it brings a dramatic
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Ideally mounted on trees or driftwood; is a remarkable and visually striking epiphytic plant that is native to
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — is a noteworthy epiphyte prized for its grand; its shield fronds form a protective base, while fertile fronds
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) — commonly referred to as the Filipino Staghorn Fern; and while it is relatively low maintenance
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — This luxurious fern is known for its grand; it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — fern / shrub for deep shade or shade
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — which can grow an impressive 3 to 4 feet long with a similar spread; increasing frequency during hotter
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — increasing frequency during hotter
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — antler-like fronds that can reach up to 6 feet in length
Filipino Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Grande) — Its shield fronds form a protective base, while fertile fronds extend outwards; is a noteworthy epiphyte prized
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