{"product_id":"platycerium-andinum","title":"Platycerium andinum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_n\"\u003ePlatycerium andinum\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cmark jscontroller=\"DfH0l\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_o\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003eAndean Staghorn Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e is a unique, rare epiphyte from South America's Andes, known for its striking silvery-blue, long, forked fronds and its ability to tolerate drier conditions than most staghorns, thriving in bright, indirect light, high humidity, and well-drained mounting, mimicking its natural seasonally dry cloud forest habitat. It's prized by collectors as the sole New World \u003cem jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_p\"\u003ePlatycerium\u003c\/em\u003e species, forming crown-like growths with persistent, brown basal (shield) fronds and seasonal fertile fronds. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_13\"\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAP\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_14\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_16\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-blue foliage, long narrow fertile fronds with pointed tips, forming tight clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAQ\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_17\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_19\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphytic (grows on trees) or lithophytic (on rocks).\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAR\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_1a\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_1c\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Andes mountains, Peru, and Bolivia.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAU\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_1f\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_1h\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloud forests, tolerant of seasonal dryness. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_1x\"\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAa\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_1y\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_20\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAb\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_21\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_23\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; allow to dry slightly between waterings (drought tolerant once established).\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAc\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_24\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_26\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e High, ideally 60%+.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAd\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_27\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_29\"\u003eSoil\/Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; mount on wood or tree fern slab.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAEIABAe\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_2a\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"Pt9mxe_2c\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers cooler nights; sensitive to extreme heat. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Red Fox Orchids","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":53618920554810,"sku":"30425_mounted","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4923\/9866\/files\/30425.jpg?v=1781713747","url":"https:\/\/www.redfoxorchids.com.au\/products\/platycerium-andinum","provider":"Red Fox Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}