Staghorn fern Staghorn fern

Platycerium

VARIETIES: 	Staghorn fern- P. bifurcatum

MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	2 feet long

SUBSTRATE:	This is an epiphyte. Meaning it is a type of air plant. It grows naturally
		on tree trunks. It is usually sold on a wall mount of tree bark or in a
		hanging pot. For propagating or transplant, use a peat moss and long fibre
		sphagnum moss mixture to anchor the plant in.
						
LIGHT: 		Bright indirect sunlight.
		Or where only artificial light is available, provide 400 foot-candles.
					
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 50 - 55°F (10 - 13°C)
		Day = 68 - 72°F (20 - 22°C)

WATERING: 	Keep the material it is anchored in wet at all times. Soak it well under
		the tap or in a bucket once a week. However, do not let it sit in water.

FERTILIZING: 	Do not fertilize.
			
PROPAGATING:	Propagate at any season, from spores, or replanting tiny plants that pop up
		around the fronds.

REPOTTING:	Early spring.
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