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Platycerium bifurcatum Netherlands

Platycerium bifurcatum Netherlands

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Elkhorn Fern, Staghorn Fern

Commonly known as the Elkhorn or Staghorn Fern, this plant is grown for its sculptural foliage. It produces large and deeply divided, dark green foliage that radiates from a central crown. The fronds resemble Elk horns, hence the common name. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered, frost-free site that does not dry out. “Netherlands” is commonly grown in a container indoors or included in a tropical garden.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical
Plant type:	Ferns
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Elkhorn Fern, Staghorn Fern

Platycerium bifurcatum Netherlands Details

Commonly known as the Elkhorn or Staghorn Fern, this plant is grown for its sculptural foliage. It produces large and deeply divided, dark green foliage that radiates from a central crown. The fronds resemble Elk horns, hence the common name. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered, frost-free site that does not dry out. “Netherlands” is commonly grown in a container indoors or included in a tropical garden.