Platycerium superbum

1 Plant  Similar on photo

🌱 Cultivation

1. Mounting and Medium

• Platycerium superbum grows best mounted on:

  • A wooden board, tree fern slab, or driftwood.

• Use a base of sphagnum moss or fern fiber between the plant and the mount to retain moisture.

2. Light

• Bright, indirect light (like under a shade net or near a bright window).

• Avoid direct hot sunlight, which can scorch fronds.

3. Watering

• Mist or soak once the moss feels dry.

• Allow water to drain well — never let it sit in water.

• In humid climates, misting 2–3× per week is enough.

4. Humidity and Temperature

• Prefers high humidity (60–80%) and warm temperatures (18–30 °C / 65–85 °F).

• Ideal for tropical and subtropical areas.

5. Fertilizer

• Use a diluted foliar fertilizer (1/4 strength) every 2–4 weeks during active growth.

• Balanced type (e.g., 20-20-20 or orchid fertilizer).

6. Propagation

• Propagated from spores or pups (offshoots).

• Pups can be separated and mounted once they develop roots.