Platycerium elephantotis (Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern)
Platycerium elephantotis (Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern) green rounded leaves growing in a black container.
Platycerium elephantotis
Botanical name: Platycerium elephantotis
Common name: Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae
Origin: Tropical Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingPlatycerium 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) with broad green leaves growing in two black pots.
Platycerium elephantotis (Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern) green leaves filling black plastic pots on a rack.
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