Wekiva Foliage Staghorn Fern Hanging Basket Live Plant in 4 in. Hanging Pot Platycerium Bifurcatum Extremely Rare

Description

Description

Packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage. Staghorn ferns look very much like deer or elk antlers, hence their unusual name. Native to Asia and Australia, the plants are part of the Polypodiaceae family-they grow slowly, but end up being quite large and impressive once mature.Staghorn ferns were once considered difficult to grow, but today they are quite popular. These ferns are epiphytic, which means they grow mounted on plaques or other substrates. They have two distinct leaf forms-small, flat leaves (known as shield fronds) that cover the root ball structure and take up water and nutrients and green, pronged antler fronds that emerge from this base and can reach up to three feet in length indoors (and larger in the wild).Staghorn ferns prefer to be kept in a location that boasts consistent, shaded light. That being said, they can handle more sunlight if given enough water, warmth and humidity. Just be cautious about allowing any direct rays to hit the fragile fronds, as they can burn easily.Though young ferns may be started in a moist traditional potting mixture, staghorn ferns should be mounted once they progress towards maturity. Staghorn ferns are epiphytes, growing on the sides of trees or other plants in the wild and will therefore thrive in similar conditions in your home.Proper watering is an essential component of a staghorn fern’s success. They’ll need frequent watering, but the base should be allowed to dry out in between

Highlights

• Packaged and shipped exclusively by Wekiva Foliage, staghorn ferns look very much like deer or elk antlers, hence their unusual name, native to Asia and Australia, the plants are part of the polypodiaceae family-they grow slowly, but end up being quite large and impressive once mature
• Staghorn ferns were once considered difficult to grow, but today they are quite popular, these ferns are epiphytic, which means they grow mounted on plaques or other substrates, they have 2 distinct leaf forms-small, flat leaves (known as shield fronds) that cover the root ball structure and take up water and nutrients and green, pronged antler fronds that emerge from this base and can reach up to 3 ft. L indoors (and larger in the wild)
• Staghorn ferns prefer to be kept in a location that boasts consistent, shaded light, that being said, they can handle more sunlight if given enough water, warmth and humidity, just be cautious about allowing any direct rays to hit the fragile fronds, as they can burn easily
• Though young ferns may be started in a moist traditional potting mixture, staghorn ferns should be mounted once they progress towards maturity, staghorn ferns are epiphytes, growing on the sides of trees or other plants in the wild and will therefore thrive in similar conditions in your home
• Proper watering is an essential component of a staghorn fern’s success, they’ll need frequent watering, but the base should be allowed to dry out in between-about once a week in warmer climates or during the summer months and once every two to 3-weeks in cooler months

Specifications

Details

• Approximate Container Volume #: 1
• Approximate Container Volume UoM: Quart(s)
• Color Family: Green
• Color/Finish: Green
• Container Size: Extra Small
• Container Volume (qts.): 1
• Included: No Additional Items Included
• Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor,Outdoor
• Material: Plastic
• Outdoor Compatibility: No Resistance
• Package Quantity: 1
• Planter Category: Hanging
• Planter Features: Hanging
• Pots & Planters Type: Hanging Baskets
• Primary Location: Indoor
• Product Weight (lb.): 1 lb
• Support: 90-Day
• Shape: Round

Dimensions

• Container Bottom Width (in.): 4
• Container Height (in.): 13
• Container Length (in.): 4
• Container Top Width (in.): 4
• Container Volume: 1 Quart(s)
• Container Width (in.): 4