Platycerium bifurcatum ‘SP White’
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Also recorded as: sp. white · E-1 All names
Dense white hairs give the fronds a silvery surface, with conspicuous veins and extensive branching.
- Species
- Platycerium bifurcatum
- Reported origin
- Under review
Front view of SP White, showing a green shield frond above the silvery, branching foliage.
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Care
Care difficulty: BeginnerRobust growth and straightforward care make SP White suitable for beginners. Water the moss thoroughly as it approaches dryness, then let excess water drain away.
Give it bright, filtered daylight, such as a bright window with strong sun softened by a sheer curtain. Outdoors, use a shaded spot away from harsh summer sun. Keep gentle air moving around the plant, especially after watering.
Shelter it from frost. If grown outdoors, move it to a bright indoor spot when nights fall below about 10°C (50°F).
Avoid rubbing the fronds or directing strong water jets onto them, which can remove their white hairs. Direct water into the moss instead.
Description
Repeatedly branching fronds spread outward and hang in layers. The plant produces offsets around its base.
Shield fronds cover the base of the plant, with green developing fronds surrounding the growing point.
The projecting fronds are covered in dense white hairs. Clearly visible veins and repeated branching give them a finely divided outline.
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