Elkhorn Fern
The Elkhorn Fern, or Platycerium bifurcatum 'Netherlands', is a unique, antler-shaped fern that brings an exotic touch to your terrarium or paludarium.
Platycerium bifurcatum 'Netherlands', commonly known as the Elkhorn Fern, is an evergreen fern cherished for its unique, antler-like fronds. This cultivar, originally from Australia and New Guinea, is more compact than the species, making it an excellent choice for terrariums or paludariums. The Elkhorn Fern thrives in humid, warm environments and requires bright, indirect light. Its fronds are divided into two types: the sterile ones that grow flat against the surface it's growing on, and the fertile, antler-like ones that project outward, providing an intriguing visual display.
- Plant Type: Fern
- Growth Habit: Slow-growing, spreading
- Leaf Colour: Green
- Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light
- Watering: Prefers evenly moist soil; do not allow to dry out completely
- Humidity: High
Your Elkhorn Fern comes in a clear 140x100mm cup made from PLA (corn starch), a 100% compostable material. The package features a 4mm breathing hole, providing a mini greenhouse environment that ensures optimal humidity and temperature conditions for your plant. Inside the package, the plant is rooted in Sticky Soil, an innovative medium that secures the plant during transport and gives you unparalleled planting freedom.
- Offers a unique, exotic appearance with its antler-like fronds
- Slow, spreading growth habit makes it manageable and suited for smaller terrariums or paludariums
- Intriguing visual display with two types of fronds: sterile ones that grow flat and fertile ones that project outward
- Grown on Sticky Soil
- Select a location within your setup where the Elkhorn Fern can grow and spread. Remember, this fern is an epiphyte, so it prefers to grow on surfaces rather than in soil.
- Carefully extract the fern and the Sticky Soil from the packaging, using a spoon, your fingers, or by cutting the PLA packaging for easier access.
- Place the fern and the Sticky Soil on your chosen surface—walls, glass, wood, stone—the Sticky Soil will adhere to it, giving you complete planting freedom.
- Cover the Sticky Soil with moss to help retain moisture, promoting healthier plant growth and reducing maintenance.
- Maintain a warm, humid environment for the Elkhorn Fern, providing bright, indirect light whenever possible.
- Water the fern when the top layer of the Sticky Soil begins to feel dry, but avoid waterlogging.
- Trim the fern as needed to control its growth and maintain your desired aesthetic.
- After planting, remember to compost the PLA packaging, promoting a greener, more sustainable environment.
