Overview

Platycerium hillii 'Majus' is a tufted ferns in the genus Platycerium, part of the Polypodiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Platycerium hillii 'Majus' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include indoor plant and conservatory.

About

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.

About the genus

Platycerium is a genus of about 18 fern species in the polypod family, Polypodiaceae. Ferns in this genus are widely known as staghorn or elkhorn ferns due to their uniquely shaped fronds. This genus is epiphytic and is native to tropical and temperate areas of South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Guinea.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Platycerium

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Platycerium hillii 'Majus' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Ferns, Houseplants

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Indoor plant, conservatory

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Platycerium hillii 'Majus'

Propagation

Sow spores when ripe, detach plantlets

Pest resistance

Susceptible to scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions