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Platycerium Madagascariense
| Surname | Polypodiaceae |
|---|---|
| Leaf color | xanh lá |
| Shield | rounded |
| Beard | droop |
| Leaf size | vừa |
| Tăng trưởng | chậm |
| Breeding | Spores appear at the end of the antenna, separating the |
| Diseases & Pests | spiders, aphids, root rot, leaf rot |
Platycerium madagascariense has a very distinctive shield with raised veins forming small ridges that surround the tree's root ball. P. ridleyi also has a shield with raised veins but does not form prominent small grooves like P. Madagascariense. These two species are completely unrelated. The new shield of P. Madagascariense is thin and light green, when mature it will turn darker green. What is more special is that the shield of the tree is not formed to collect organic debris to feed the tree, some observations show that they will create a place for ants, ants help them collect organic matter to nourish the tree, however this also creates risks when these gaps also attract many other significant destructive insects such as aphids. P. Madagascariense is famous for being one of the most difficult breeds of dragon nests, they require very high humidity but are very susceptible to rot and fungal invasion. Separating the young is not easy either as you have to wait for the shield to grow to 2.5cm in size before you can safely separate them. The lifespan of P. Madagascariense is quite short due to frequent insect attacks. The oldest P. Madagascariense recorded was 10 years old, and in their second year they were able to produce spores. If cared for properly and protected from insects, P. Madagascariense will definitely be a masterpiece in your dragon nest collection.
Hybrids from P. Madagascariense:
· P. Erawan (P. Madagascariense x P. Elephantotis)
· P. 'Roy Vail' (P. Madagascariense x P. Andinum)
· P. 'Larry Weed' (P. Madagascariense x P. Madagascar Alcicorne)
· P. Horn's Suprise (P. Madagascariense x P. African alcicorne)
· P. Durval Nunes (P. Madagascariense x P. Stemaria)
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
Light
Platycerium Madagascariense prefers bright indirect light.
Temperature
Water
Water a lot, but keep it airy. Avoid water stagnation which will cause root rot.
Humidity
The best humidity for Platycerium Madagascariense plants is above 70%.
pH
For Platycerium Madagascariense, the ideal pH range is 5.0 - 7.0 pH.
Indoor Plant Care Guide
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