Platycerium superbum – Staghorn Fern
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- Platycerium superbum – staghorn fern
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- Platycerium superbum – staghorn fern
The staghorn fern, or Platycerium superbum, is an epiphytic large fern that grows well in sub-tropical to tropical areas, and in sheltered spots in temperate areas. The fern is native to rainforest areas of northern NSW and Queensland, where it grows on trees or sometimes on rocks. The fern resembles a collection of antlers (hence the name), that grow from a central crown or nest of fronds. This crown collects leaf litter and dead insects, which feed the plant. The antler fronds can grow to 2 metres.
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| Family: | Polypodiaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Platycerium superbum |
| Common Name: | Staghorn Fern |
| Plant Type: | Fern |
| Height: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Width: | 0.6 ~ 1 metre |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate |
| Light: | Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Weeping |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist moderate drainage, Needs regular watering |
| Frost Tolerance: | Not frost tolerant |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Attractive foliage, Wow factor |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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