THE PLANT SOCIETY Elkhorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) Easy Care Plants

Elkhorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum)

Native to coastal Queensland and NSW, the elkhorn fern, or Platycerium bifurcatum, is an epiphytic fern with a distinctive and decorative form of growth. It is a bracket epiphyte occurring in and near rainforests. Epiphytes take their moisture from the air, rain and decaying matter around the plant. Given the right conditions they require very little attention and add a tropical and rain-forest feel to homes, shady gardens, water features and patios.

*Pot sold separately.

*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.

*Larger pot sizes (Size 4 and above) are ONLY available for Local Pickup or Local Delivery within 5km of our stores.

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Pot size guide (mm)

This is a general guide of the size we offer:

Size 1   70mm – 100mm pot

Size 2  110mm-130mm pot

Size 3  140mm – 180mm pot

Size 4  200mm pot

Size 5  250mm pot

Size 6  300mm pot

Size 7  350mm pot

Size 8  400mm pot

Skill level

Easy

Alternative names

Platycerium bifurcatum, the elkhorn fern, staghorn fern

Care

LIGHT AND WATER
Elkhorn ferns need a shady spot and like to be kept moist and are not frost hardy. Prefers bright indirect light.

NUTRIENTS

Feed with slow-release fertiliser once every month (refers to packaging for dosage).In the warmer months, feed twice with a liquid fertiliser.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.