Explore Staghorn Fern Collection
Our selection of Philippines specimen, which is fairly compact; 1 ft. diameter shield clump and 2/3 ft. pendulous fertile fronds. The shorter and slender pendants give airy appearance.
This species needs bright indirect light and extra humidity during first weeks after growing. Once established, tolerates for some neglect. Also sensitive to overwater, often cause brown spots on the fronds.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Platycerium coronarium is our spectacular native plant always sought after by stag lovers throughout the world from its showy, tropical looking with long, pendulous, much bifurcated fertile fronds that can grow to 3 meters and produce spores on special cup shaped appendages. The shield fronds form an impressive crown shaped basket.
It is a huge species suitable to grow in large masses. Needs bright indirect light and extra humidity during first weeks after growing. Once established, tolerates for some neglect. Also sensitive to overwater, often cause brown spots on the fronds.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Despite challenging, this spectacular species from SE Asia is always sought after from its unique, deeply lobed fronds, resembling majestic antlers, creating a truly mesmerizing and fascinated focal point for any space.
Offers are sporelling plants which is much easier to thrive and acclimate than the wild-collecting plants. Best when mounted on tree-fern plaques with high quality sphagnum as this is the best way to control water. Need very bright light, high humidity and good air movement.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Platycerium grande is the "King Staghorn" from its huge, up to 8 ft. diameter and elegant erect nest leaves which are deeply lobed along the top margin. The weeping fertile fronds can be down to 7-8 ft. long.
This species performs well under light shade and require relatively high humidity. Best when mounted on wooden or tree-fern plaques with high quality sphagnum.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
"The Elephant's Ear Staghorn" This African oddity characterized by large, upswept and out turned shield fronds, while the divided fertile fronds are lobed, with prominently raised veins.
This species is seasonal and usually rest from January to May. Does best in bright shade with ample water in the growing season and drier in the dormancy period. Similar to Platycerium madagascariense, this species should not be allowed to dry out completely.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Unless count Platycerium ridleyi, this remarkable Madacasgan species is the most sought staghorn fern from its unique corrugated shield fronds. It is also the smallest species of the genus, with the maximum of 25" across fertile frond span and also free offsets even in the juvenile stages.
Offers are sporelling plants which is much easier to thrive and acclimate than the wild-collecting plants. Best when mounted on tree-fern plaques with high quality sphagnum as this is the best way to control water. Need very bright light, high humidity and good air movement. Unlike Platycerium ridleyi, this species should not be allowed to dry out for prolonged peroid of time.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
This awesome, very impressive form always won awards at our fern shows here. Its sturdy forked fertile fronds are substituted by large, dramatic fan shaped fronds, which which are well compatible with the existing grooved shield fronds.
Care is similar to the regular form, though this type seems demand much water when mature. The major key to success is water as less as possible and let it survive by high humidity and good air movement. The best humidity should be above 80%. At this point, water once a week is enough, and make sure leaves dry out before night time. Mounting on tree-fern plaques with high quality sphagnum is the better way if controlling water is an issue.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Amazing new dwarf form derived from spore propagation, with incredibly compact grooved fertile and unique bullated shield fronds that can make just 12" clump when mature. What makes it more striking is the whole plant is tinted in silver, which is not seen in the regular Ridleyi.
This dweller require similar care to the regular form. The major key to success is water as less as possible and let it survive by high humidity and good air movement. The best humidity should be above 80%. At this point, water once a week is enough, and make sure leaves dry out before night time. Mounting on tree-fern plaques with high quality sphagnum is the better way if controlling water is an issue.
Offers are mature plants, established in 3” pot
This clone developed by a Taiwanese fern nursery creates a striking visual effect. Not only the more fairly compact size, but also the unusual pale green color and lobbed fronds!
It is a very new gem in horticultural scene and our experience with it is limited. So far it has responsed well in the same condition the regular Wandae do well; partial shade with high humidity and good air movement.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
The iconic, and probably the most sought after Southeast Asian native specie, characterized by unique upright forked leaves, which resemble a deer’s antlers, and deeply grooved shield fronds. It is also one of the two species (another is P. coronarium) that produce separated spore pods, instead of spore patches underside of the fertile fronds.
It usually said to be a challenge specie because its preperences is rather difficult to provide in cultivation. The major key to success is water as less as possible and let it survive by high humidity and good air movement. The best humidity should be above 80%. At this point, water once a week is enough, and make sure leaves dry out before night time. Mounting on tree-fern plaques with high quality sphagnum is the better way if controlling water is an issue.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot
Platycerium wandae or "The Queen Elkhorn Fern" is the largest species of the genus. Major population occurs in New Guinea and distributes to Western Pacific. This species is easily distinguised by erect shield fronds extend vertically and can grow up to 6 ft. in diamater! Its fertile fronds also broader when compared with other species, making it a real eye-catcher in any plant collection.
This fern does best when kept evenly moist, and needs more shade than most species.
Offered are starter plants, established in 6" pot