Platycerium bifurcatum 'Mickey's Rainbow' (Staghorn fern)

Discover Platycerium 'Mickey's Rainbow', a unique cultivar that stands out among staghorn ferns.

Key features:

• Growth habit: Compact size with rapid offsetting
• Frond orientation: Distinctive pendant (hanging) fronds
• Propagation: Produces pups freely for quick, dense clumps
• Display: Mounted on cedar boards for natural epiphytic growth

Scientific highlights:

• Morphology: Narrow fronds widening at forked ends, similar to P. bifurcatum
• Sterile fronds: Potentially lobed shield fronds (basal fronds)
• Adaptation: Pendant growth possibly influenced by environmental factors

Care and display:

• Ideal for: Hanging baskets, wall-mounted displays, or suspended planters
• Light: Bright, indirect light to promote compact growth
• Watering: Allow to dry slightly between waterings, mist regularly
• Propagation: Easy to divide pups to create new plants or fuller displays

Collector's note: 'Mickey's Rainbow' represents a fascinating divergence in staghorn fern cultivation. Its compact size and cascading growth habit make it an excellent choice for collectors seeking unique forms within the Platycerium genus, especially those with limited space or a penchant for hanging displays.

Transform your plant collection with the charming cascade of Platycerium 'Mickey's Rainbow'. Watch as it quickly develops into a lush, hanging tapestry of fern fronds, bringing a touch of compact rainforest canopy to any space.