🐾Fern 'Elephant'

Botanical Name: Platycerium elephantotis

Common Name(s): Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern

Description:

The Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern is a rare and highly sought-after variety of Platycerium, prized for its unique shield fronds and broad, round fertile fronds that resemble elephant ears rather than the typical stag’s horns. Native to the tropical regions of Africa, this fern adds dramatic texture and a sculptural element to any plant collection. Its bold growth habit makes it a standout choice for mounting or displaying in a hanging basket, where its impressive foliage can be admired from all angles.

Pet Friendliness:

🐾 Pet-Friendly. Safe for cats and dogs.

Care Requirements:

• Lighting: Thrives in a wide, indirect view of the sky; avoid harsh direct sun.
• Watering: Keep soil and mounting medium evenly moist, but never soggy. Allow slight drying between waterings.
• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity, mimicking rainforest conditions.
• Soil/Medium: Best grown on a mount or in a loose, well-draining medium such as sphagnum moss or orchid mix.
• Growth Habit: Epiphytic; can be mounted on wood or grown in baskets for display.

Features:

• Distinctive elephant ear–shaped fronds
• Excellent statement plant for mounting or hanging displays
• Rare collector’s fern
• Safe for pets🐾