Platycerium willinckii ‘White Swan’
plat-ee-SIR-ee-um wil-LINK-ee-eye WYTE SWAHN
Also recorded as: 白天鵝 All names
White Swan, also called 白天鵝, is a named selection with a tall shield crown and a broad sweep of silvery fertile fronds.
- Species placement
- Reported as Platycerium willinckii
- Reported origin
- Under review
Mounted White Swan showing its upright shield crown and the sweep of its silvery, divided fertile fronds.
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Care
Water thoroughly, let the mount drain, and allow the growing medium to partly dry before watering again.
Give it bright, filtered light and good airflow. Indoors, soften strong window sun with a sheer curtain.
Avoid rubbing or wiping the silvery coating on the fertile fronds.
Description
Upright, lobed shield fronds form a tall crown above the growing point.
Broad, silvery fertile fronds arch outward and down, then divide into long, narrow tips.
White Swan, also called 白天鵝, is a named selection with a tall shield crown and a broad sweep of silvery fertile fronds.
Names and usage
Trade name · English
Trade name · Traditional Chinese
Origin & history
Reported originUnder review
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