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Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
  • Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern) - PotPlantPetal
Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern)

Platycerium ridleyi (Ridley’s Staghorn Fern)

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🌿 Overview

  • Origin: Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

  • Growth Type: Epiphytic (grows on trees), often found in warm, humid canopies.

  • Fronds:

    • Shield Fronds: Rounded, often cupped or wavy, and serve to protect the roots and collect organic debris.

    • Fertile Fronds: Upright, highly lobed, resembling antlers—used for spore production.

🌱 Cultivation Guidelines

Condition Ideal Setup
Light Bright, filtered light; no direct midday sun. Partial shade works well.
Temperature Warm temperatures: 18–27 °C (64–81 °F). Avoid cold drafts and extreme heat.
Humidity High humidity (70–90%). Vital for healthy shield and fertile frond development.
Airflow Consistent, gentle air movement helps prevent fungal problems.
Watering Water thoroughly when the base feels light and dry to the touch. Allow to dry slightly between waterings. Never let it stay soggy.
Mounting Best mounted on cork, hardwood, or tree-fern plaques. Can also be grown in breathable baskets.
Medium Use a mix of sphagnum moss, coconut fiber, orchid bark, or fern fiber—light, airy, and moisture-retentive.
Fertilizer Light feeding every 2–4 weeks during the growing season with diluted balanced fertilizer. Reduce in cooler months.
Handling Be careful not to damage the growing tip (at the base of the shield frond)—it’s essential for new growth.

âś… Extra Tips

  • Shield fronds naturally brown and harden—don’t remove them unless they are rotting.

  • Soak mounted plants in water for 10–20 minutes to fully hydrate, especially in dry seasons.

  • Avoid watering directly into the central crown to reduce the risk of rot.

  • This species is more sensitive than other staghorns—stable humidity and careful handling are key.