Platycerium veitchii 'Lemoinei': Silver Elkhorn Fern

Platycerium veitchii 'Lemoinei' is a distinguished cultivar of the Silver Elkhorn Fern. It shares the species' adaptation to brighter, drier conditions and dense silver felt, but is noted for its particularly graceful, deeply lobed, and often more pendulous fertile fronds (antlers). The shield fronds are also silver-felted. It forms a spectacular, sculptural epiphyte.

Plant Profile

Like the species, 'Lemoinei' needs bright, indirect light to morning sun, excellent air circulation, and perfect drainage. Mount on a plaque or basket. Water by soaking; allow to dry. It is more sun and drought tolerant than most staghorns. The dense silver felt is both beautiful and functional. A prize specimen for warm, bright, airy locations.