Latin Name: Platycerium Bifurcatum.

Common Name: Elkhorn Fern. Staghorn Fern. Antelope Ears. Australian Elk’s Horn Fern.

Origin: New Guinea. Australia.

Hardiness: Better kept above 10 degrees.

Growth Characteristics:  Hanging plant. Evergreen. Long fertile leaves grey-green deeply lobed leaves becoming pendent. Broad heart shaped leaves at the base which are sterile. Very showy. Epiphytic plants. Require little maintenance.

Sun: Bright indirect light.

Exposure: Indoor Houseplant. Can be moved into filtered light (not direct sunshine) outside in summer.

Soil: Well drained soil.

Moisture: Water during growing season. Less in winter. Allow to begin to dry before re-watering. Water from below, place in water for 10-15mins before draining and hanging back up. Do not let stand in water for a long time. Mist the leaves occasionally to provide a little humidity.

Feeding: Feed occasionally with half strength balanced liquid feed.