Fern Staghorn Platycerium veitchii 'Lemoinei' instagram A newer one to our

A newer one to our growing Hoya offerings

and it's golden scale-covered rhizomes [aka feet]

It can tolerate low light

aberrant form mutation of Alocasia macrorrhiza was originally found growing in the Sarawak region of Borneo

Arial roots are common along the stem which aid in climbing high on tree trunks and branches

Fern Staghorn Platycerium veitchii 'Lemoinei' instagram A newer one to ourWhen immature this Staghorn fern may slightly resemble the more common Platycerium bifurcatum but that is where the similarity ends! This staghorn is unique in that it is a semi arid, desert dwelling staghorn, found naturally on rockfaces in Australia that can reach up to a scorching 120 degrees F.! Also known as the "Silver Staghorn" due to the fine hairs that cover the fronds giving the plant an overall silver appearance. As it matures the fertile