Platycerium willinckii ‘Golden Boy’
plat-ee-SIR-ee-um wil-LINK-ee-eye GOHL-dun BOY
Also recorded as: 金童 All names
Golden Boy combines a compact habit, finely branching fertile fronds and golden-toned surface hairs. Full description
- Species
- Platycerium willinckii
- Reported origin
- Indonesia
Cultivated Platycerium willinckii ‘Golden Boy’, showing pale, repeatedly branched fertile fronds and upright brown shield fronds.
Mature · © Mr Cai · 小蔡的木作坊 鹿角蕨工作室Browse this record
Care
Golden Boy can grow slowly even in good conditions. Keep its small root area airy, and avoid leaving the moss wet for long periods. Water as the moss starts to dry, then let excess water drain.
Give it bright filtered daylight, such as a bright window with strong sun softened by a sheer curtain, or use a grow light indoors. Keep gentle air moving around the crown and fronds.
A cool indoor position with a grow light can work well.
Description
A compact, dwarf P. willinckii selection.
The fertile fronds divide into many narrow branches. A golden cast to their fine surface hairs, especially beneath the fronds, contributes to the selection’s name.
Golden Boy combines a compact habit, finely branching fertile fronds and golden-toned surface hairs. Golden Boy sporelings can vary and may not remain as small as the original dwarf plant.
Names and usage
Original name · English
Original name · Traditional Chinese
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