Platycerium elephantotis
ELEPHANT'S EAR FERN
Polypodiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Origins: Tropical Africa

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Platycerium elephantotis
ELEPHANT'S EAR FERN
Polypodiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen fern or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: warm low sun to shade

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
0.9m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: accents, on-wall, hanging basket

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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