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Platycerium willinckii 'OMG' 7cm H15cm

Platycerium willinckii 'OMG' 7cm H15cm
£137.00 GBP
£137.00 GBP
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Meet Platycerium willinckii 'OMG'—a collector staghorn fern with sculptural shield and antler fronds. Young plants already show the quirky form that makes Platycerium so loved by fern collectors. Stylish, unusual and full of character, she is a brilliant choice for adding something special to the plant shelf.

  • The Formal Name: Platycerium willinckii 'OMG'
  • The Nickname: OMG Staghorn Fern
  • Roots: An epiphytic Platycerium selection from the willinckii group, grown mounted or in open airy media.
  • Natural Vibe: Bright filtered light, humidity, airflow and careful watering around the root pad.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: Bright indirect light is best; avoid harsh sun that dries fronds quickly.
  • Best Room: A humid bright bathroom, kitchen or mounted display is ideal.
  • Snacks: Feed lightly in the growing season with diluted fertiliser.
  • Tropical Feels: High humidity and airflow are key for clean fern growth.
  • Cosy Factor: Keep warm and away from cold draughts.
  • Thirst: Keep evenly moist or soak the mount/root area, then allow airflow around it.
  • Safety First: Pet-friendly leaning – still best kept away from nibbling pets, but generally a safer choice than aroids.
  • The Bedding: Use a loose epiphytic mix or mount rather than dense compost.
  • Family Tree: Propagation is specialist, usually by spores or offsets if produced.
  • Space Needs: Give shield/frond growth room and avoid burying the crown.
  • Speed: Slow to moderate, especially in small collector plants.
  • Uninvited Guests: Watch for scale and mealybug around frond bases.
  • Moving Day: Mount or pot on only when the plant has clearly outgrown its support.
  • Haircut: Remove fully dead fronds only; shield fronds can be part of the plant’s natural cycle.
  • Fresh Air: A botanical, sculptural fern for collectors.
  • Plant Lore: Staghorn ferns grow as epiphytes in nature, using shield fronds to anchor and collect organic matter.
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