Platycerium willinckii ‘Bacteria’
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Also recorded as: 細菌 All names
Bacteria is known for its very small size, slow growth, and short, heavily forked fertile fronds.
- Species
- Platycerium willinckii
- Reported origin
- Indonesia
Mature Form
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Care
Care difficulty: IntermediateA tiny, slow-growing dwarf that needs closer attention to drying and airflow. Check small mounts often: water as the moss dries, let it drain, and avoid both prolonged bone-dry moss and constant saturation. Keep very small seedlings lightly moist and lower nursery humidity gradually as they establish.
Give it bright filtered daylight, such as near a bright window with strong sun softened by a sheer curtain, or use a grow light indoors. Increase light gradually; excessive light can scorch the small fronds. Keep gentle air moving through the crowded fronds, using a fan if the growing area is still.
Avoid frequent remounting. Let tiny pups grow larger before separating them, so they have a better chance of establishing.
Description
Bacteria is a very small, slow-growing P. willinckii selection with a compact overall shape.
The fertile fronds are short and fairly broad. They fork several times and end in short tips. They often spread outward from the plant. The fronds are usually deep green, but their color and shape can change with the individual plant and growing conditions.
Bacteria is known for its very small size, slow growth, and short, heavily forked fertile fronds.
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