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<p><b>Scientific Name:</b> <i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Platycerium bifurcatum<br></span></i><b>Synonyms: </b><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Staghorn Fern, Rainforest fern, Antelope ears, Vegan antlers!</span></em></p>
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<li><span style="color: #1f2933;"><strong>Eye-catching statement piece</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1f2933;"><strong>Humidity lover: great for bathrooms</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1f2933;"><strong>Can live for decades: heirloom for the next generation :)</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1f2933;"><strong>Versatile planting options: pot, hang or wall-mount</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1f2933;"><strong>Comes in various pot sizes</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #1f2933;"><strong>Plant Level: Easy</strong></span></li>
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<p>If you are looking for an unusual statement plant to add to your collection, this Staghorn Fern could be for you! <br></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">You can probably guess that the plants’ nickname comes from their antler shaped fronds. As a <span style="color: #1c9629;"><strong>rainforest fern</strong></span>, <em>Platycerium bifurcatum</em> can be found happily growing from trees in its tropical native habitat in locations such as Australia and South America. It’s an epiphyte, which means it <span style="color: #167b2e;"><strong>absorbs the moisture and nutrients it needs from the environment through these textured fronds</strong></span>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This houseplant is <span style="color: #197031;"><strong>easy going and slow-growing</strong></span>, which makes for <span style="color: #1f6c2e;"><strong>effortless ownership</strong></span>. Watering is only required when the potting mix has almost completely dried out, and the most effective method is to dunk the pot in a bucket of water for a few minutes to properly soak it. It <span style="color: #166625;"><strong>requires bright, filtered light and good amounts of humidity to properly thrive</strong></span>. Its ideal location could be hanging or wall-mounted in a warm bright bathroom.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A staghorn fern is an <span style="color: #145921;"><strong>extremely versatile plant that can be displayed in a number of ways depending on your style</strong></span>; potted on a tabletop, hanging in a planter, suspended in a kokedama (mossball) or wall-mounted onto a wooden plaque. Its <span style="color: #187029;"><strong>sculptural form carries quite the impact</strong></span> so will be sure to catch people's attention! </span><br></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Note: Please be aware that whilst the plant is non-toxic and pet friendly, it’s best to keep out of reach of children and pets (hanging it would be a great way of doing this!)</span></i></p>
<p><strong>CARE INSTRUCTIONS<br></strong>Follow these instructions to keep your Staghorn Fern healthy and happy.</p>
<p><strong>Water:<span> </span></strong><span>Once the soil medium has completely dried out. The Stag will indicate underwatering through slight drooping of its foliage.</span><br><strong>Light:</strong><span> Medium to Bright Indirect Light, your Stag will grow towards the light</span><br><strong>Humidity: </strong>Medium to High Humidity is important, mist regularly<br><strong>Fertilize:</strong> <span>Every 2 weeks, once a month in Winter. Staghorn's like to eat Bananas! Google it, or send us an email for more details.</span></p>