Platycerium Ferns Summer 2020 Platycerium ferns are some of the most beautiful and majestic plants in cultivation. Common names include “staghorn” or “elkhorn” ferns. The species are found world-wide, primarily in tropical conditions in Southeast Asia and Australia, across to Africa and Madagascar with oddly just one species from South America. Our imported modern hybrids offer growers even more choices. All are best grown on plaques to reach their full, glorious potential (and allow for portability), but can also be mounted directly on trees to create a real jungle look in the garden. Filtered light conditions like a canopy of a tree is the best except for the harder leafed variety, Plat. veitchii, which can take more light-and actually requires that to retain its silvery appearance. Many of the species go slightly dormant during the dry winter months, and can show some browning of the shields. Don’t panic, it is temporary. In the spring they will begin to show new growth activity and will really put on the growth as the warm and wetter summer months prevail. We grow these in our intermediate house and sell them to successful growers from the Pacific Coast to Florida and beyond. CUTURAL NOTES: For optimal growth, we use these terms in the descriptions on the following pages. • Tropical: Recommends a nighttime minimum of 60 °F. • Warm: Expect some damage if temps hit 40 °F at night. • Temperate: Can take 40 °F without damage and slightly colder if protected. To order plants, please contact us via email at [email protected], or by phone at 805-967-1312. Name: Email: Street Address: City: State & Zip: Phone:
Quantity Plant Price per Plant Total Platycerium alcicorne $50.00 Platycerium andinum $60.00 Platycerium andinum - Large $200.00 Platycerium Antis $75.00 Platycerium elephantotis $60.00 Platycerium Erawan ‘Emerald Queen’ $75.00 Platycerium grande $60.00 Platycerium Horn’s Surprise $75.00 Platycerium stemaria $100.00 Platycerium veitchii $75.00 Platycerium wandae $75.00 Platycerium Ferns Summer 2020
Platycerium alcicorne $50.00 A beautiful clumping species that creates a very exotic plant. This is the African form, slightly lighter green than the Madagascan form. Nice flat shield with many distinctive thinly forked leaves. Easy growing. Has a very interesting look when large. Warmer growing.
Platycerium andinum $60.00 This Peruvian species is the only Platycerium from the Americas. Shields have beautiful waffling and are covered with white fuzz. Leaves are branched and very long. One of the best. Temperate.
Platycerium andinum - Large $200.00 Spectacular specimens are currently available. Pups around the plant are already growing. On larger wooden mounts. These are really nice and putting out new growths. Temperate.
Platycerium Antis $75.00 This is a new exciting hybrid between two of our favorite species; andinum and elephantotis. Dramatic, more rounded, broad leaves. Slight patterning on shield. Some cool tolerance (temperate). Platycerium Ferns Summer 2020
Platycerium elephantotis $60.00 Formerly known as Plat. angolensis, this is a wonderful African species. Extremely broad, ridged leaves that resemble an elephant’s ear rather than the usual forked habit. One of the most spectacular species in cultivation. Warm growing. Inquire as to larger plants. Limited.
Platycerium Erawan ‘Emerald Queen’ $75.00 A beautiful hybrid between madagascarensis X elephantotis showing the best of both species. Spectacular patterned shields exhibiting the striking “waffling” with gorgeous broad leaves. Will freely put out pups for propagation. Warm growing.
Platycerium grande $60.00 One of the “must have” species from the Philippines. Will grow into a huge single plant with an abundant amount of long leaves. Very easy growing. Temperate growing. Limited supply.
Platycerium Horn’s Surprise $75.00 An older but wonderful hybrid between madagascarensis and alcicorne that was first introduced by Jerry Horn of Florida. Shields show off the waffling seen on madagascarensis and have branching broad leaves. Pups when mature. Warm growing. Really nice. Platycerium Ferns Summer 2020
Platycerium stemaria $100.00 Another nice species from Africa that is hard to find but once you do, it grows into an eye- catching specimen of multiple clumps. Shorter unique branched leaflets. Not commonly found in collections. Warm growing. Very limited supply.
Platycerium veitchii $75.00 This Australian species, with its ornamental hard silver leaves, is a favorite and quite different from all the others. Remember that these need brighter light to bring out the silvery look however. They grow quickly into nice specimens with multiple spikey clumps. NOTE: Can take cooler temperatures. Nice larger plants.
Platycerium wandae $75.00 This tropical species is great for areas like Florida. It is one of the 4 giant staghorn ferns that can grow into massive plants. If you live in Florida, this is for you! Large upright shields with unbelievably long branched leaves. It’s a monster. Native to tropical New Guinea. Warm growing.