Common Staghorn Fern
Common Name: Common Staghorn Fern
Species Name: Platycerium bifurcatum
Family Name: Polypodiaceae
Examples of Common Staghorn Fern Platycerium bifurcatum
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Sun Preference | Shade |
| Susceptibility | None serious, requires high humidity |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 6-foot diameter, 4-foot height
- Leaves: Sterile fronds sessile, erect, rounded, entire, wavy or shallowly lobed
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Notes | Fertile fronds pendent, forked leathery; most commonly used as a specimen plant; can be used as a conversation piece |