Staghorn Fern Plant
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) is a fern growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Fern
Height
0.5-1.5 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, epiphytic
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Tropical, Subtropical
Climatic Condition
Epiphytic
Temperature (°)
20-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Moss, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced, organic NPK
Watering
Light watering
Plant Weight
100-300 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Air purification, ornamental
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Fungal Infections, Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Symptoms
Wilting, brown spots, blackened leaves, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily used for air purification.
No known direct medicinal benefits, but may improve air quality.