Queen Elkhorn Fern (Platycerium wandae) is the largest of the staghorn ferns, with massive shield fronds and huge, pendulous fertile fronds. It is endemic to New Guinea.
| Family: | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus: | Platycerium (plat-ee-SIR-ee-um) |
| Species: | wandae (WAN-day) |
| Synonym: | Platycerium wilhelminae-reginae |
Sterile shield fronds can reach 1.5 m wide, forming a massive nest. Fertile fronds are pendulous, up to 2 m long, repeatedly branched. The plant can weigh hundreds of kilograms.
Epiphytic in New Guinea rainforests. Requires massive support, high humidity, warm temperatures, and bright filtered light. Only for large conservatories and specialist collections.
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