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platycerium wilhelminae-reginae

Queen Wilhelmina Fern.

Care level

Difficult

This rare beauty stands out with its uniquely forked shield leaves that grow in an impressive upright pattern, creating a dramatic crown-like shape. Unlike its more common cousins, it develops distinctive blue-green coloring on mature leaves and can reach spectacular sizes of up to 6 feet across when grown in ideal conditions.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Warm (64.4°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 60 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Epiphyte mix: An extremely well-draining, airy substrate that mimics tree bark. Allows roots to breathe while providing intermittent moisture.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Wide/Shallow

Wide/Shallow

Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Upright

Slow growth

This plant grows slowly. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
Cat
Dog
Human

Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The platycerium wilhelminae-reginae cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

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