Platycerium bifurcatumThis is an epiphytic fern commonly known as staghorn fern, which grows in the Philippines. It is a large fern that produces enormous shield like growth. They eventually produce fronds that can grow outward. These are super beautiful. Care These really enjoy being mounted. Although they will also do well as a potted plant. They are difficult to water from above so we recommend watering from below by placing the pot in a shallow dish of water. They like

Due to their thick trunks

you can use a semi-coarse soil medium

it will eventually bend under its own weight which causes it to bend

We recommend watering on a consistent watering schedule roughly around every 7 days

a creeping growth habit

which are their pollinators in the wild

It has yet to be formally described to science

They bloom readily with vibrant colors hence their name

This is a really fun subtropical species of fern growing in a wide area of the Americas

Inspiring the likes of "Little Shop of Horrors" and the Piranha Plant from "Super Mario Bros

These are very beautiful and easy going plants

they will lose foliage at their base in favor of emerging foliage