{"product_id":"platycerium-superbum-staghorn-fern-fern-plant","title":"Platycerium Superbum Staghorn Fern Fern Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElkhorn ferns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolypodiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsia \u0026amp; Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Staghorn Fern is an unusual plant, being both an air plant and a fern, though it bears little resemblance to most ferns. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey have two distinct leaf forms—small, flat leaves (known as shield fronds) that cover the root ball structure and take up water and nutrients; and grayish green, pronged antler fronds that emerge from this base and can reach up to 3-4 feet in length indoors (and larger in the wild).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatycerium grow best in bright indirect light. These plants can tolerate hotter conditions, but tend to prefer the range between 60-80 degrees as an optimal zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an epiphitic plant, it has roots which grasp onto wooden surfaces to hold them in place. Water is absorbed directly through the leaves of the plant. While the roots need water as well, they do not need it as often. Secure the plant to board, or use peat or sphagnum moss, coconut coir, or an extremely well-draining potting soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater sparingly, increasing frequency during hot\/dry periods. Monthly applications of a diluted balanced fertilizer during spring and summer. Every other month through fall \/winter. If the tips of antler fronds begin to brown, fern is under watered, and one should increase the frequency of watering. If the bases of the antler fronds begin to blacken, plant is being over watered, and there is need to cut back the frequency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore humidity will generally mean less watering is necessary. Placing the plant in a bathroom or other humid location will help keep it happy without needing to water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Staghorn\u003c\/span\u003e fern\u003cspan\u003e looks much different and makes an excellent hanging specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5\"","offer_id":47809496154306,"sku":"BXLIY 6647282761919","price":9.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/StaghornFern3.jpg?v=1781503985","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/platycerium-superbum-staghorn-fern-fern-plant","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}