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This is a Staghorn Fern (Platycerium), a genus of epiphytic ferns in the Polypod Family (Polypodiaceae).
I'm not sure which species, possibly Platycerium bifurcatum.
There are 17 or 18 species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar (6 spp.), southeastern Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, & Australia (11 spp.), and Peru & Bolivia (1 sp., P. andinum).
Staghorn ferns are often mounted on planks of wood with sphagnum moss and hung on a wall like living vegetable deer antlers.
They can also be grown in containers of fast-draining potting media. Depending on irrigation frequency and humidity, they can be grown in bright shade, part sun, or full sun.
I'm not sure which species, possibly Platycerium bifurcatum.
There are 17 or 18 species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar (6 spp.), southeastern Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, New Guinea, & Australia (11 spp.), and Peru & Bolivia (1 sp., P. andinum).
Staghorn ferns are often mounted on planks of wood with sphagnum moss and hung on a wall like living vegetable deer antlers.
They can also be grown in containers of fast-draining potting media. Depending on irrigation frequency and humidity, they can be grown in bright shade, part sun, or full sun.
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Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) Indoor Care Guide
Staghorn Ferns, botanical name Platycerium bifurcatum, are tropical epiphytes native to Australia, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The term “Staghorn” came about because they look like deer antlers formed from green-grey leaves, so it’s no surprise that people sometimes call them “Elkhorn Ferns” or “Common Staghorn Fern.”
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Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) Indoor Care Guide - Brainy Gardener
Learn how to take care of your Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) with this easy-to-follow guide. From watering and fertilizing to potting and repotting, we've got you covered!
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