Platycerium holttumii (Holttum's staghorn fern) is a spectacular, massive epiphytic fern native to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam). Renowned for its architectural appeal, it forms a large nest-like structure with dramatic, deeply divided, hanging fronds that can grow up to 6ft long.
Care & Cultivation Guidelines
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light or filtered shade. Protect from harsh, direct midday sun, which can scorch the fronds.
Watering: Keep the root medium consistently moist but well-draining. Do not allow it to dry out completely, and use filtered water or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup.
Humidity & Temp: Requires high humidity (50-80%) and temperatures between 18 to 32 degree Celsius It is cold-sensitive.Mounting: Best grown mounted on wood, cork bark, or in a wide, shallow hanging basket with a generous pad of long-fiber sphagnum moss and coco husks.