{"product_id":"platycerium-bifurcatum","title":"Platycerium bifurcatum - \"stag horn\" fern, exotic and spectacular","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum, popularly known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“staghorn fern”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is a fascinating epiphytic plant native to the tropical forests of Australia and New Guinea. It is distinguished by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eits branched, antler-shaped fronds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, covered with a fine, silvery layer that gives them a velvety appearance and protects the plant from moisture loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis variety is often grown \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emounted on wood or in hanging pots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creating spectacular tropical displays suited to modern interiors or lush green spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGenus: \u003ci\u003ePlatycerium\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFamily: Polypodiaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOrigin: Australia, New Guinea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFoliage: silvery green, with branched fronds resembling deer antlers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrowth habit: decorative and architectural, with slow growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e☀️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e bright, indirect; avoid direct sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate; keep the growing medium slightly moist, but not waterlogged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e high (above 60%); occasional misting is beneficial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 18–28°C; avoid cold temperatures and drafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e an airy mix of bark, coconut fiber, and perlite – similar to that used for epiphytic orchids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e💚 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits and uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA spectacular epiphytic plant, ideal for mounting on walls or decorative logs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSculptural appearance, perfect for tropical or modern displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVery long-lived and easy to care for under suitable conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e⚠️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe fronds may have minor imperfections or differences in shape, which are characteristic of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 30-35 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":55355119534406,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/049E548A-1CFC-43A7-94A4-A5579076AA13.jpg?v=1761847071","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-nl\/products\/platycerium-bifurcatum","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}