Staghorn Fern Platycerium Alcicorne Mounted, Rare
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Regular price $145.00One of the most gorgeous and satisfying plants to watch grow. The Staghorn Fern (sometimes called Elkhorn fern but those have thinner fronds) This is the Platycerium Alcicorne and has a more compact growth habit than the commonly known P. Bifrucatum. These plants are species of epiphytic ferns that grow in humid or tropical environments. These ferns make for an amazing ornamental adornment for any wall outside or inside (but cannot tolerate temps below 45 degrees well). They do very well in a bathroom due to the higher humidity so long as there is a good light source.
These are well-established Alcicorne Staghorn that will arrive to you mounted and already developed with some basal fronds (the circular leaves that form at the base of the stag horn that start out green but may turn brown over time). The Staghorn is mounted on wood that has been cut to be an oblong octagon and attached with Sphagnum moss and fishing wire and nails to create a vertical hanging environment that the stag horns love and thrive in. Each one of these is slightly different due to its hand-finished nature and will work well in any room with regular misting (out of direct airflow).
During cold temperatures please cover or bring indoors as it is sensitive to freezing temperatures.
Each piece of wood and Staghorn varies in size but approximately 8-10 inch size octagon wood and some fronds are up to 12 inch long.
Platycerium alcicorne, the staghorn fern, is a species of Platycerium fern native to Madagascar, Seychelles and Comoros Islands and is reportedly found in eastern Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and in tropical Australia and Indonesia.
If your plant needs added humidity our Plant Mister would make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty.
One can notice "fuzzy stuff" on staghorn fern leaves—often white or grayish in appearance—is actually made up of trichomes. These tiny, hair-like structures help the plant retain moisture and protect it from harsh environmental conditions.
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Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.
