Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Platycerium

Species:

Platycerium superbum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Native Range

Australia

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:

epiphytic, grows on trees in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces via spores; requires high humidity and consistent moisture for spore germination on suitable substrate.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI