Platycerium madagascariense

Description

🧬 Family

Polypodiaceae​

🌿 Subfamily

-

🌱 Genus

Platycerium​

🔎 Species

madagascariense

✨ Cultivar

-

📍 Native Habitat

Rainforests of Madagascar — thriving on tree trunks in warm, humid canopies.

Plant Care difficulty

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Hard)

From the misty forests of Madagascar, Platycerium madagascariense unfolds like a living crown — its shield fronds glowing in soft emerald tones, guarding a heart that breathes with the rhythm of the tropics. A fern that feels both ancient and otherworldly, whispering stories of rain, roots, and sky.

Date

2025.08.04

ID

ST009

Nursery

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How to Take Care

The Secret Life of Happy Plants

(No. 01)

☀️ Light

It loves filtered sunlight, similar to what it receives beneath a forest canopy. Avoid direct harsh rays.

Prefers warm temperatures (20–30°C) and high humidity (60–80%).
Mist regularly if grown indoors.

(No. 02)

💧 Watering

Allow the moss or mounting medium to slightly dry before watering again. Increase humidity for best growth.

(No. 03)

🌿 Fertilizing

Feed monthly during active growth (spring and summer) with a diluted orchid or fern fertilizer.
Pause during cooler or dormant months.

(No. 04)

🌱 Soil

Best grown mounted on wood or tree bark, mimicking its natural epiphytic lifestyle.
Use sphagnum moss as the base to maintain moisture.

My Journey

The Green Path I’ve Taken

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