About
Platycerium wilhelminae-reginae is an epiphytic staghorn fern producing the characteristic nest-like, sterile fronds and pendulous, deeply forked, grey-green fertile fronds of the genus. A dramatic and ornamental fern for a warm, humid, shaded greenhouse or conservatory.
About the genus
Platycerium, the staghorn or elkhorn ferns, are evergreen, epiphytic ferns with short rhizomes and two distinct frond types: rounded or heart-shaped, nest-forming sterile fronds and pendent, grey-green, repeatedly forked fertile fronds bearing brown spore patches. Dramatic foliage plants for warm, humid, shaded positions.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.