Platycerium Species, Green Staghorn Fern, Northern Elkhorn, Stiff Staghorn

Platyceriumhillii

Genus
Platycerium (plat-ee-SIR-ee-um)
Species
hillii (HILL-ee-eye)
Synonym
Alcicornium hillii
Platycerium bifurcatum var. hillii
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From spores
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tarzana, California

Clearwater, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Grant, Florida

Chalmette, Louisiana

Picayune, Mississippi

Seabrook, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

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