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Platycerium bifurcatum 'Maui' (Staghorn fern)

Platycerium bifurcatum 'Maui' (Staghorn fern)

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Discover Platycerium bifurcatum 'Maui', a captivating cultivar of the popular elkhorn fern.

Key features:

  • Aesthetics: Long, thin, graceful fertile fronds
  • Growth rate: Relatively fast-growing and hardy
  • Size: Mature specimens can reach up to 3 feet across
  • Versatility: Suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation in mild climates

Scientific highlights:

  • Dimorphic fronds: Distinct sterile basal fronds and fertile foliar fronds
  • Reproduction: Spores produced in sori on the underside of fertile frond tips
  • Habitat adaptation: Epiphytic growth habit with nutrient-collecting basal fronds

Size guide:

 Size Guide Board Size (in.) Size (cm)
Small 12" x 12" 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm
Medium 16" x 16" 40.6 cm x 40.6 cm

 

Care and display:

  • Temperature: Prefers year-round temperatures above 40°F (4.5°C)
  • Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 9 and above
  • Indoor use: Excellent as a wall-mounted ornamental
  • Outdoor use: Can be moved outdoors during summer in cooler regions

Collector's note: Platycerium bifurcatum is renowned for its ease of cultivation, earning the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The 'Maui' cultivar exemplifies the species' graceful form, making it a prized specimen for fern enthusiasts and interior designers alike.

Transform your space with the island-inspired elegance of Platycerium bifurcatum 'Maui'. Watch as its arching fronds create a living sculpture, bringing a touch of tropical forest canopy to your home or garden.

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