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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.

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