Platycerum bifurcatum (Elkhorn Fern, Staghorn Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Platycerum |
| Species | bifurcatum |
| Category | Ferns |
| Origin | Southeast Asia, Polynesia, Sub-tropical Austrailia |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H1b |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 - 15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 59 |
| Height | 0.6 m - 0.9 m |
| Spread | 0.6 m - 0.9 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Best grown in part shade or bright indirect sun with moist, well-draining soil. Avoid full sun. |
Photographs
Platycerum bifurcatum, Leaf