A plant such as the platycerium cannot go unnoticed by gardeners who prefer to grow unusual, very exotic indoor flowers. These include the "Antler". This flower comes from warm regions: Madagascar, South America, Africa, Australia, the islands of the Indian Ocean, and it is also found in some Asian countries. If you look at the middle of the plant, it may seem very similar to a head of cabbage, but its magnificent leaves resembling deer horns rise above.
Decorative indoor flowers usually require special care, and the plicerium is no exception. This is one of the varieties of ferns that requires certain conditions for normal growth. The plant looks very impressive, but to maintain it in good condition it is necessary that the room maintains high humidity and air temperature. Having decided to buy this plant in the store, you need to understand how demanding "Deer Horn" is.
A flower in natural habitat grows on trees in forests. In the apartment it is also better to keep him in limbo, otherwise the leaves will lie on the windowsill, which absolutely does not contribute to improving his appearance. The plant feeds on tree bark, fallen moss, dead insects. Of course, at home it is impossible to create the same conditions as in the natural environment, but still it is necessary to select the most approximate mixture. It is best to buy ready-made soil for orchids.
The flower "Deer horns" requires good drainage, also put in the pot rotted tree bark and
moss sphagnum. In summer, the plant feels good at a temperature of + 20-28 ° C, but in winter the minimum temperature is + 15-18 ° C. Direct sunlight is detrimental to the leaves of the platicerium, it is better to keep it in partial shade. Rooms with windows facing west and east are an ideal place for a plant like Deer Horn.
The flower needs regular watering. Its roots should not dry out, but at the same time it does not tolerate waterlogging. It is difficult to water it, so it is better to immerse the pot in water for a while. Platicerium loves high
humidity, so it feels great near the aquarium. It is also worth spraying its leaves. The sprayer should be very small so that no large droplets remain. Water must be taken soft, warm and settled. In no case should you wipe the leaves of the plant, since you can damage the villi that affect its condition!
Feeding is what the Deer Horn also needs. The flower is fed in the spring and summer with organic and mineral fertilizers once a month. Top dressing is chosen for leafy plants, only the dosage needs to be reduced by half. An overgrown platicerium is not worth disturbing once again, if necessary, you need to carefully separate the adult flower. The Deer Horn propagates by spores growing on the leaves, but it is very difficult to get a healthy plant from them. In residential conditions, this can only be done by experienced gardeners. The Platicerium never blooms for obvious reasons - it is a fern, but it delights the eye with its magnificent foliage.