How to grow and care for Platycerium bifurcatum
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Platycerium bifurcatum
Platycerium bifurcatum 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Platycerium bifurcatum
How often should I water?
check Platycerium bifurcatum Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the soil or material in the pot is completely dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Platycerium bifurcatum need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Platycerium bifurcatum likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Platycerium bifurcatum at home, make sure the temperature is 16~25℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Platycerium bifurcatum prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Platycerium bifurcatum is a member of Polypodiaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Australia |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Polypodiopsida |
| Order | Polypodiales |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Platycerium |
| Species | Platycerium bifurcatum C. Chr. |
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