How to care for your Platycerium Bifurcatum ‘Staghorn Fern’?
Light
Platycerium do best in a spot with some moderate light. This can either be filtered indirect light or semi-shade. It’s the perfect plant for a northern facing window or perhaps even your bathroom.
Water
Platycerium Bifurcatum ‘Staghorn Fern’ can best be watered once or twice a week. Bottom watering is the best way to go with this unique plant. The soil may dry out slightly in between waterings.
Soil
Platycerium Bifurcatum ‘Staghorn Fern’ likes an airy soil mix which is well draining. Try using perlite and pine bark with coco coir to keep light. If you don’t like the hassle of making your own soil you can try using our Premium aroid mix.
Humidity
The Staghorn Fern loves a higher than average humidity. If you have a bathroom with natural light, it would be an ideal spot for this plant. Strive to keep the humidity at at least 65%.
Fertilisation
In the summer months you can fertilize your plant. In the colder and winter months no fertiliser is needed. Please always check the instructions on your own fertiliser if it has other care instructions.
Repotting
Repotting is recommended once every year or every other year. At the beginning of the growing season is the best timing to repot your plant.
Toxicity
Platycerium Bifurcatum ‘Staghorn Fern’ is considered non-toxic to pets and humans.
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