Platycerium elephantotis (Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern)

Platycerium elephantotis, Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern. Platycerium elephantotis
Platycerium elephantotis
Platycerium elephantotis

Botanical name: Platycerium elephantotis

Common name: Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern

Family: Polypodiaceae

Origin: Tropical Africa

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterEpiphyte plant

Platycerium elephantotis is one of the most heat-loving staghorn ferns.

It does not tolerate prolonged cold or damp conditions in cool temperatures.

In zones below 10, it is grown as a container plant with mandatory overwintering indoors or in a greenhouse.


Similar plants: Platycerium elephantotis (Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern)


Platycerium elephantotis, Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern
Platycerium elephantotis, Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern


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