Platycerium bifurcatum
Staghorn Fern, Elkhorn Fern
Family: Polypodiaceae Fern
| Type | Fern |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full shade to partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | None |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, woodland garden |
| Height | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |