A NOTE OF INTEREST
Platycerium superbum, commonly known as the staghorn fern, is a Platycerium species of fern. It is native to Australia.
THE NAME
The staghorn fern gets its name from the way its fronds look—much like a stag's antlers.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Platycerium
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-11
- Mature Height
- 0.76 m to 1.52 m
- Mature Spread
- 61 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Gray, Blue, Silver
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Staghorn fern en Giant Australian staghorn fern en Superb staghorn
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