Platycerium superbum (Staghorn fern)
Platycerium superbum (Staghorn fern)
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Discover Platycerium superbum, the crown jewel of staghorn ferns.
Sizes available:
- Small: your staghorn fern will come mounted on a 12" × 12" board
- Medium: your staghorn fern will come mounted on a 16" × 16" board
Key features:
- Origin: Native to tropical and subtropical Eastern Australia
- Size: Medium to large, with sterile fronds reaching up to 150cm long and 135cm wide
- Uniqueness: Solitary growth habit, does not produce offsets
- Display: Mounted on cedar boards, showcasing its natural epiphytic growth
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 |
Scientific highlights:
- Dimorphic fronds: Large, kidney-shaped sterile fronds and drooping, forked fertile fronds
- Adaptation: Densely covered with soft, stellate hairs when young for moisture retention
- Reproduction: Produces spores in semicircular patches on wedge-shaped areas of fertile fronds
Care and display:
- Light: Thrives in brighter conditions than most staghorn ferns
- Water: Prefers constant moisture but well-drained to prevent rot
- Substrate: Favors decomposed organic material for optimal growth
- Propagation: Must be grown from spores, a lengthy but rewarding process
Collector's note: Platycerium superbum represents the pinnacle of staghorn fern cultivation. Its impressive size, unique growth habit, and the challenge of propagation make it a prized specimen for serious fern enthusiasts and botanical gardens alike.
Transform your space with the architectural grandeur of Platycerium superbum. This living sculpture brings a piece of the Australian rainforest canopy to your home or garden, offering a stunning focal point that evolves over years of careful cultivation.