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Platycerium hillii 'Panama' (Staghorn fern)

Platycerium hillii 'Panama' (Staghorn fern)

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Discover Platycerium hillii 'Panama', a captivating and compact staghorn fern with unique characteristics.

Key features:

  • Fronds: Wide, waxy, dark green fertile fronds with distinctive bifurcations
  • Shield frond: Rounded, evolving from a P. ridleyi-like shape to a typical P. hillii form
  • Growth rate: Slow-growing, making it ideal for long-term displays
  • Mounting: Beautifully presented on a natural wood plaque

Scientific highlights:

  • Adaptation: Evolved for high-humidity, rainforest environments
  • Dimorphic fronds: Distinct sterile shield fronds and fertile foliar fronds
  • Trichomes: Whitish hairs on the underside of fertile fronds, likely for moisture retention

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 tolerance: Adaptable, thriving between 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C)
  • Humidity: Prefers high humidity, benefits from natural dew or regular misting
  • Watering: Careful watering is required; susceptible to rot if overwatered
  • Propagation: Produces pups and viable spores for reproduction

Collector's note: Platycerium hillii 'Panama' represents a fascinating intermediate form in the Platycerium genus. Its evolving shield frond morphology and specific care requirements make it a prized specimen for fern enthusiasts interested in the diversity within staghorn ferns.

Transform your space with the tropical elegance of Platycerium hillii 'Panama'. This living sculpture brings a touch of rainforest canopy to your home, showcasing nature's artistry in every waxy frond and evolving shield.

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