{"product_id":"platycerium-bifurcatum-staghorn-fern","title":"Platycerium bifurcatum - Staghorn fern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis part of the Polypodiaceae family, its native range is E. Australia, Lord Howe Island, New Caledonia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have two types of frond, one is at the base of the plant and is shield shaped, this supports this plant and is responsible for breaking down debris (that falls from the host tree) that can be turned into nutrients. The second kind is drooping and forked like antlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shield fern will eventually turn brown and dry up, don’t be tempted to remove it; this is a normal part of the ageing process of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenus epithet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platycerium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is derived from the Greek 'platys' (broad) and 'keras' (horn), a reference to the antler-like fronds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBifurcatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e means divided into equal parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Bright indirect light, meaning the plant sees the sun for 0-4 hours per day - this could be through trees or a translucent curtain, it’s important for the plant to see the sky in order to thrive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecan handle a few hours of filtered sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater: Water crown regularly, allow the potting mix to dry out a little between waterings.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotting mix: A well draining mix composed of coco coir, perlite or vermiculite, orchid bark, horticultural charcoal and worm castings. This plant could also by potted or mounted in sphagnum moss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilising: Feed your plant every other watering during the growing season or when you observe active growth. You can dilute fertiliser to half the recommended amount but never add more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 15-28°C. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity: \u003cem\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum\u003c\/em\u003e would prefer higher humidity. You can increase humidity by placing the plant on a watered pebble tray or using a humidifier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum \u003c\/em\u003eare non-toxic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Root Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"ø 17cm hanging pot | 35cm foliage","offer_id":48526959739073,"sku":"MM-HILL1","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/7583\/5073\/files\/platycerium-bifurcatum-staghorn-fern-root-houseplants-78483.jpg?v=1754321537","url":"https:\/\/secure.root-houseplants.com\/nl\/products\/platycerium-bifurcatum-staghorn-fern","provider":"Root Houseplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}