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ornamentalFamily: PolypodiaceaeGenus: Platycerium
Cultivar
Staghorn Fern
Platycerium
Platycerium grande is a spectacular epiphytic fern that develops large, deeply divided fertile fronds resembling deer antlers. It features two distinct types of leaves: sterile shield fronds that cover the root system and fertile fronds that drape elegantly downward. Ideally suited for humid environments, this fern thrives when mounted, allowing its natural pendulous growth habit to shine.
The Staghorn Fern is a magnificent epiphyte known for its dramatic, antler-like fronds and architectural form. It makes an iconic addition to indoor collections, particularly when mounted on boards or in hanging baskets.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight; avoid harsh, direct mid-day sun.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the medium to dry slightly between waterings, or soak the entire mount briefly.
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Mature size
Can reach 3 to 6 feet in width under ideal conditions.
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Epiphytic, rosette-forming, pendulous.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid getting water trapped in the crown of the fern to prevent rot; provide high humidity for optimal growth.
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Climate note
Prefers warm, humid environments; protect from temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Flower / fruit
Non-flowering; propagates via spores found on the underside of mature, specialized fertile fronds.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight; avoid harsh, direct mid-day sun.
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Growth rate
Slow to moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during the growing season; apply sparingly to the root area.
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Pruning
Remove only dead or severely damaged fronds; leave the brown, sterile shield fronds intact as they protect the roots.
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Care notes
Avoid getting water trapped in the crown of the fern to prevent rot; provide high humidity for optimal growth.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Can reach 3 to 6 feet in width under ideal conditions.
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Growth habit
Epiphytic, rosette-forming, pendulous.
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Spacing
Allow significant clearance (4+ feet) to accommodate the spread of mature fronds.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Non-flowering; propagates via spores found on the underside of mature, specialized fertile fronds.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers warm, humid environments; protect from temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow the medium to dry slightly between waterings, or soak the entire mount briefly.
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Soil
Requires extremely well-draining, airy organic substrate, such as a mix of orchid bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for mounting on wooden plaques or placing in wire baskets; ensure the roots are wrapped in sphagnum moss for moisture retention.
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Family
Polypodiaceae
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Foliage Look
Deep green, arching, bifurcated, felt-like texture with silvery white-fuzzed underside.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are covered in fine, silvery-white hairs; shield fronds are broad and shield-like, fertile fronds are bifurcated.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable.
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Fruit Flower Rules
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Growth Habit Rules
Should maintain an upright rosette base with fronds extending outward; do not depict as a terrestrial plant growing in soil.
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Mature Plant Look
Large, architectural, dramatic rosettes with long, hanging antler-shaped fronds.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Features large, rigid, overlapping shield fronds and long, dramatic, bifurcated fertile fronds.
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Morphology Rules
The plant must look epiphytic, ideally shown mounted on a vertical surface or in a hanging basket to reflect its natural behavior.
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Plant Faqs
How do I water a mounted Staghorn Fern? Soak the entire mount in water for 10-15 minutes once the moss feels dry to the touch. Can Platycerium grande grow in low light? It prefers bright, indirect light; very low light will slow growth and cause fronds to lose their vigor. Do I need to trim the brown shield leaves? No, do not remove the brown shield leaves, as they are a natural part of the plant structure and protect the root system.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous root system established within a ball of moss.
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Soil Look
Dark, chunky orchid-bark mix or sphagnum moss.
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Starter Stage
Appears as a tiny, multi-fronded plantlet with small, rounded, light green sterile leaves and developing antler-like juvenile fronds.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, tight rosette of juvenile fronds in a plug container with visible light green foliage and fine root structure.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Staghorn Fern. This is Staghorn Fern, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking fern become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor tropical display you want to create. Focus on the dramatic, antler-shaped fertile fronds that drape gracefully and create an architectural statement in any space. Establish your starter plug in a small pot with loose, well-draining mix, later moving it to its permanent vertical mount or hanging basket when ready. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Staghorn Fern Platycerium Platycerium grande Epiphytic Fern Tropical Foliage Indoor Plants Houseplant Care Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Learn how to care for the stunning Platycerium grande, a majestic epiphytic fern. This guide covers the best way to showcase its unique antler-like fronds in your home.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Architectural Staghorn Fern: Platycerium grande
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