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Platycerium Alcicorne

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Polypodiaceae

Source

Africa

Leaf color

xanh lá

Shield

rounded

Beard

droop

Leaf size

vừa-lớn

Tăng trưởng

chậm

Breeding

spore sowing

Diseases & Pests

spiders, aphids, root rot, leaf rot

Platycerium Alcicorne is a very common species of African dragon, which can reach 80cm in length and up to 100cm in diameter. It is divided into two main branches, P. Alcicorne Africa and P. Alcicorne Madagascar. It also has a less common name, P. Alcicorne 'Vassei', but the most commonly used name is Platycerium Alcicorne. Platycerium Alcicorne has a wide-spread dark green beard, covered with a waxy hair that prevents water evaporation. This species is quite sensitive to light, if provided with enough light, the folds of the upper half of the shield will appear clearly. P. Alcicorne grows seasonally, the shield dies in late summer, turning dark brown in autumn and winter. In winter, the plant will fall into a dormant state, so limit watering and reduce fertilizer during this cold season. P. Alcicorne Africa is more tolerant of waterlogging than P. Alcicorne Madagascar but both are less tolerant of cold. Propagation of P. Alcircone is mostly from cuttings from the mother plant. Their spores appear at the end of the antennae. This is an easy species to grow in tropical climates and for beginners in the cage keeping.

Hybrid lines from P. Alcicorne
· P. Artemis (P. alcicorne x P. quadridichotomum)
· P. Horne's Surprise (P. madagascariense x P. alcicorne)
· P. Lucy (P. alcicorne var. madagascar x P. elephantotis)

Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.  

Light

light

Platycerium Alcicorne prefers indirect light.

Temperature

Cool temperatures below 18-29°C Platycerium Alcicorne will grow well.

Water 

Water a lot, but keep it airy. Avoid water stagnation which will cause root rot.

Humidity

The best humidity for Platycerium Alcicorne plants is above 70%.

pH

For Platycerium Alcicorne, the ideal pH range is 5.0 - 7.0 pH.

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