Elkhorn Fern
Platycerium bifurcatum
- Native to:
- Australia, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., New Caledonia, Norfolk Is., Sulawesi
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Platycerium
- Species:
- Platycerium bifurcatum
- USDA Symbol:
- PLBI3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained organic matter
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Often found on tree trunks in rainforests
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Propagated by spores or division; spores require high humidity and sterile conditions to germinate.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI