Platycerium alcicorne

Platycerium alcicorne

Native to:
Comoros | Kenya | Madagascar | Mauritius | Mozambique | Réunion | Seychelles | Tanzania | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Polypodiaceae
Genus:
Platycerium
Species:
Platycerium alcicorne

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Spores require sterile, moist conditions with high humidity for germination; no conventional seed stratification.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash