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Hanging Pot - Staghorn Fern Platycerium Bifurcatum

CHF 49.90*

Item no. 617

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Useful care products:
Appearance Epiphyte, Hanging pot, Fern
Approx. height from floor (may vary) 40cm ±
Culture Soil culture
Difficulty level Easy care
Family Polypodiaceae
Location Partial shade E/W/SW
Pets Non-toxic to dogs and cats, Not a chew toy for pets
Pot size 17cm
Repotting recommended in Ø20cm, Ø30cm
Toxicity Not for consumption
Use Humid terrarium or display cabinet
Water Moderate
Short description: The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) originally comes from Australia and New Guinea, where it grows epiphytically on trees. It owes its name to its striking, antler-like branched leaves, which make it one of the most distinctive houseplants. It has been cultivated as a decorative plant for many decades and is especially popular when kept as a wall-mounted or hanging plant. To the detailed information To the detailed information
Product information "Hanging Pot - Staghorn Fern Platycerium Bifurcatum"

History of the staghorn fern Platycerium bifurcatum

The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) originally comes from Australia and New Guinea, where it grows epiphytically on trees. It owes its name to its striking, antler-like branching fronds, which make it one of the most distinctive houseplants. It has been cultivated as a decorative plant for many decades and is particularly popular when grown as a wall-mounted or hanging plant.

Care as a houseplant:

  • Light: Bright spot with plenty of indirect light; no direct midday sun.

  • Temperature: Ideally 18–25 °C; do not keep below 12 °C.

  • Humidity: High; regular misting or a spot in the bathroom is ideal.

  • Substrate: Best mounted on wood or in a loose, well-draining substrate (orchid or fern substrate).

  • Watering: Keep the substrate slightly moist; water by dipping or gentle watering, avoid waterlogging.

  • Feeding: Every 4 weeks with a weak dose of liquid fertiliser.

  • Special features: This houseplant forms shield fronds, which protect the roots and should not be removed.

Overwintering tips:

In winter, water a little more sparingly, but do not let it dry out; temperatures not below 12 °C. The staghorn fern Platycerium bifurcatum is an exotic and extraordinary houseplant that gives any room a special flair.

Important:

The brown structures in the centre of a staghorn fern (Platycerium) are known as shield fronds or basal fronds. They are green at first and turn brown and dry over time – this is completely normal and even important.

  • Why are they good?

    1. Protection
      The shield fronds cover the root ball and protect it from drying out and mechanical damage.

    2. Moisture storage
      They act like a sponge and help to store moisture from the air or liquid absorbed from above.

    3. Nutrient collectors
      In nature, the shield fronds catch falling organic material (leaves, dust), which decomposes and serves as a source of nutrients.

    4. Important for stability
      They help the fern to hold on to its base (e.g. tree bark) – indoors too, for example on a mounting board.

    👉 Do not remove! Removing the brown shield fronds does the fern more harm than good. They are a natural and useful part of the plant.


Appearance Epiphyte, Hanging pot, Fern
Approx. height from floor (may vary) 40cm ±
Culture Soil culture
Difficulty level Easy care
Family Polypodiaceae
Location Partial shade E/W/SW
Pets Non-toxic to dogs and cats, Not a chew toy for pets
Pot size 17cm
Repotting recommended in Ø20cm, Ø30cm
Toxicity Not for consumption
Use Humid terrarium or display cabinet
Water Moderate

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Pascale G. am 15 April 2025

einfach super immer

einfach super immer wieder😊

Brigitte S. am 26 January 2024

ist wie auf dem Bild

Sehr schöne Pflanze, gute Qualität. Preis Leistung ist gut.

Ingo R. am 19 January 2024

gerne wieder- top !

Sehr schöner, grosser Geweihfarn mit vielen gesunden Blättern, genauso wie erhofft- gerne wieder

Lea K. am 28 November 2023

Sorgfältig verpackt, sehr

Sorgfältig verpackt, sehr schöne Pflanze, Preisleistungsverhältnis tip top