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.