Platycerium wandae

A highly sought-after Platycerium species known for its large, arching fronds and impressive scale. Slow-growing and commanding with age, this is a true collector staghorn that develops into a substantial feature plant.

Care

• Light: Bright, filtered light. Avoid harsh direct sun.
• Water: Keep evenly moist but not wet. Allow slight drying between watering.
• Temperature: Warm conditions preferred; protect from cold.
• Humidity: Benefits from moderate to high humidity.
• Media: Best mounted or grown in a very free-draining mix.
• Feeding: Light, regular feeding during active growth.

Key Characteristics

• Growth Form: Large staghorn fern with arching habit
• Fertile Fronds: Long, pendulous to arching with age
• Shield Fronds: Broad, forming layered basal plates
• Size: Large species; becomes a feature specimen
• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate