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Ribbon Dance™ Silver Staghorn Fern

Platycerium veitchii

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Overview

Ribbon Dance™ Silver Staghorn Fern, or Platycerium veitchii, is a compact houseplant with upright, narrow, strappy fronds washed in silvery green. It matures 12-36 inches tall, making a sculptural focal point in pots, baskets, or mounted displays. Grow in medium to bright indirect light, an airy well-drained mix, average water, and moderate humidity, allowing it to dry slightly between soakings. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Medium
Ribbon Dance™ Silver Staghorn Fern (Platycerium veitchii) — is a compact houseplant 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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Ribbon Dance™ Silver Staghorn Fern (Platycerium veitchii) — is a compact houseplant with upright
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