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.
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
Where is the best place to plant Platycerium hillii 'Majus'?
Platycerium hillii 'Majus' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Platycerium hillii 'Majus' need?
Platycerium hillii 'Majus' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Platycerium hillii 'Majus' hardy in the UK?
Platycerium hillii 'Majus' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Platycerium hillii 'Majus'?
Sow spores when ripe, detach plantlets.
More in the Platycerium genus
- Platycerium bifurcatumcommon staghorn fern
- Platycerium coronariumEast Indian elk's horn fern
- Platycerium grandegiant staghorn fern
- Platycerium hilliinorthern elkhorn fern
- Platycerium alcicorne (P. Willemet) Desv.elk-horned staghorn fern