Platycerium alcicorne is a species of staghorn fern (Platycerium) native to Madagascar, the Seychelles and Comoros Islands, as well as Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Elk-horned staghorn fern (Platycerium alcicorne) thrives in partial shade, ideal for indoor or conservatory use with spring and summer interest.

Platycerium alcicorne (P. Willemet) Desv.

Platycerium bifurcatum, commonly known as the common staghorn fern, is an evergreen fern cultivar belonging to the Polypodiaceae family. It forms a tufted habit and typically reaches 0.5 to 1 metre in height and spread over 10 to 20 years. This fern thrives in partial shade with a south, west, or east-facing aspect and prefers a sheltered position. It grows best in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Platycerium bifurcatum is drought resistant and low maintenance, making it suitable for conservatory or greenhouse environments, with winter being its season of interest.

Platycerium bifurcatum, the common staghorn fern, thrives in partial shade with unique heart-shaped fronds, ideal for conservatories in mild UK winters.

Platycerium bifurcatum

Platycerium coronarium is an epiphytic species of staghorn fern in the genus Platycerium. It is found in maritime Southeast Asia and Indochina.

East Indian elk's horn fern (Platycerium coronarium) thrives in partial shade, perfect for indoor or conservatory display with interest in spring and summer.

Platycerium coronarium

Platycerium grande, the giant staghorn fern, capa de leon, and dapong repolyo, is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is one of the two staghorn ferns native to the Philippines, along with P.

Platycerium grande, the giant staghorn fern, thrives in partial shade as an indoor or conservatory plant, adding interest in spring and summer.

Platycerium grande

Platycerium hillii, known as the northern elkhorn fern, is an evergreen, tufted epiphytic fern from the Polypodiaceae family. Like others in the Platycerium genus, it has a cluster of rounded or heart-shaped sterile fronds and upright or hanging fertile fronds that are often branched and grey-green in colour. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a south, west, or east-facing aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is suited for indoor environments or conservatories, particularly in sheltered locations, and is of interest during the winter season.

Northern elkhorn fern (Platycerium hillii) is an evergreen epiphytic fern ideal for indoor or conservatory use, thriving in partial shade and winter interest.

Platycerium hillii

Platycerium hillii 'Majus' is an evergreen, tufted cultivar of the Platycerium genus, which comprises epiphytic ferns with short rhizomes. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is suited for indoor cultivation or in a conservatory, particularly in south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Hardy to H1b, it is best grown in moist, humus-rich soil during the winter season when it is most interesting. Propagation is achieved by sowing ripe spores or detaching plantlets.

Platycerium hillii 'Majus' is an evergreen epiphytic fern ideal for indoor or conservatory, thriving in partial shade with winter interest.