Platycerium Veitchii Silver frond (Silver horn)
| Surname | Polypodiaceae |
|---|---|
| Leaf color | silver green, green |
| Shield | rounded |
| Beard | drooping, large leaf blade |
| Leaf size | vừa |
| Tăng trưởng | chậm |
| Breeding | Spores develop in the branching lobes of the antennae. |
| Diseases & Pests | spiders, aphids, root rot, leaf rot |
Platycerium Veitchii Silver is a strain of Veitchii species, with erect antennae like horns. Veitchii Silver is special in that its antennae are a beautiful silver color. Like other Veitchii species, these are slow to grow but are long-lived and reach large sizes if properly cared for. Veitchii Silver is a very popular plant because of the silver shine on its antennae leaves.
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
Platycerium Veitchii Silver frond is also known as
Platycerium Veitchii Silver horn,
Platycerium Veitchii Silver elkhorn
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Hybrids from Platycerium Veitchii
How to grow and care for Platycerium Veitchii Silver frond (Silver horn)
Light
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Platycerium prefers moderate indirect light.
Temperature
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Water
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Water a lot, but keep it airy. Avoid water stagnation which will cause root rot.
Humidity
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The best humidity for Platycerium plants is above 65%.
pH
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For Platycerium Kankluay (Batman), the ideal pH range is 5.0 - 7.0 pH.
Image of mature Platycerium Veitchii Silver frond plant

Platycerium Veitchii Silver frond plant when young

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