{"product_id":"platycerium-willinckii-java","title":"Platycerium willinckii 'Java'","description":"\u003csection\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlatycerium willinckii 'Java' (Java Staghorn Fern) is \u003cmark data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"DfH0l\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_f\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color:#ffffff;\"\u003ea popular, elegant epiphytic fern known for its tall, deeply lobed shield fronds that turn brown and create a distinct netted look, contrasting with its long, hanging fertile fronds that emerge edgewise and have silvery undersides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Native to Java, it's a collectible variety within the willinckii species, often grown indoors for its unique texture, tolerating dry spells by going dormant and restarting growth with rains, making it relatively easy to care for with bright indirect light and high humidity. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul ahbak=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_v\"\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_w\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_y\"\u003eShield Fronds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, deeply lobed, quickly turn dark brown and form a mesh-like structure as they decay.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_z\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_11\"\u003eFertile Fronds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerge from the bud, grow horizontally, hang down, and have finely divided tips, often appearing silvery due to dense white hairs (pubescence) on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_13\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_15\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies, but fertile fronds can become quite long.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_16\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_18\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epiphytic (grows on other plants), pups freely, and is collectible. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul ahbak=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1n\"\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1o\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1q\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light is ideal.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAQ\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1r\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1t\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers high humidity (minimum 60%).\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAg\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1u\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1w\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli data-hveid=\"CAUQAw\" data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1x\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_1z\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires a well-draining medium, often mounted.\u003cbutton aria-label=\"View related links\" data-amic=\"true\" data-icl-uuid=\"e8252470-1907-4cc7-9db4-f2b154d8ab5b\" data-processed=\"true\" data-tibak=\"0\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiX08Luy6yRAxVQamwGHS3-D40Qye0OegQIBRAE\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=gGLV8e_20_C5gNJc;class=gGLV8e_20_UpSNec;\" jsaction=\"click:\u0026amp;gGLV8e_20|S9kKve;mouseenter:\u0026amp;gGLV8e_20|sbHm2b;mouseleave:\u0026amp;gGLV8e_20|Tx5Rb\" jsuid=\"gGLV8e_22\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Red Fox Orchids","offers":[{"title":"Mounted","offer_id":53619335790906,"sku":"30420_Mounted","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4923\/9866\/files\/30420.jpg?v=1781721268","url":"https:\/\/www.redfoxorchids.com.au\/products\/platycerium-willinckii-java","provider":"Red Fox Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}