Platycerium
(Staghorn fern) Bifurcatum
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Diameter
12cm
Height
±35cm
Loves
Partly shady
Care level
Easy
Benefits
Air cleaner
Pet friendly
Non-toxic
The Platycerium Bifurcatum is a fern with leaves that resemble the antlers of a deer, which is where it gets its nickname of ‘stag horn fern’. Unlike most other ferns this lady loves some bright light, perhaps because she has her 'roots' in sunny Australia. The surface of the leaves of the Platycerium Alcicorne are covered with a layer of soft downy hairs, and it’s thanks to these that she can hold moisture very well and doesn’t dry out easily, making her a hardwearing member of the family.
Unlike most other fern species the Platycerium Bifurcatum likes light, so she’s very happy to sit on the windowsill or near a window. When it comes to watering she likes moist soil, so give a little water twice a week directly on the soil under the leaves. Be careful- if you pour water directly on the leaves, they lose their white down layer and this makes the plant vulnerable. During spring and summer, the growing season, give some extra organic PLNTS nutrition regularly to give your plant optimal support.
Dominik Müller
May 05, 2025
Beautiful plant with big leaves - perfect for mounting on the wall with moss! I am really happy with it! Perfect fern for a beginner.
Celina Nørbjerg
April 29, 2025
Lovely
Nojus Kaušyla
August 11, 2023
Came waaay bigger than expected. Very pretty. I'm still trying to befriend it, hope it goes well
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Have you ever heard of the Staghorn Fern? Or the Elkhorn Fern? These are nicknames for the beautiful plants under the Platycerium family, a genus boasting 18 stunning fern species. If you take good care of them, they can stick around as houseplants for a very long time. Even though they grow slowly, don't be surprised if they eventually get over a meter long!
