Platycerium superbum

Staghorn Fern, Moosehorn Fern

Family: Polypodiaceae Fern


Type Fern
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color None
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, woodland garden
Height 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m
Spread 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attractive foilage