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.