If you believe in the magical power of plants, then it will not be interesting for you to find out that the placiterium (popularly known as “deer horns”) is peacemaker flowers. Indoor species give their owners positive energy,
beneficially and positively affect the resolution of conflict situations, create an atmosphere of peace and quiet in the house. Platicerium is an exotic representative of ferns. Originally from faraway Brazil, this
epiphytic plant in the wild lives on tree trunks and branches. Anyone who has ever seen a plicerium in a flower shop is impressed for life, because this fern is simply mesmerizing with its unusual appearance and size. Indeed, among indoor plants there are no analogues to him!
“What is unusual in this plant?”, You ask. The “deer horns” flower, the photo of which is in front of you, catches the eye of lovers of flora with its branched, juicy green leaves - wiami. These leathery leaves-weed can sometimes reach a length of about a meter. This plant has another variety of leaves - they are smaller, brown in color and form a kind of "pocket" from which the flower draws nutrients and accumulates
moisture.
Platicerium, or "deer horns" - the flowers of a mysterious rainforest. Therefore, high air humidity and temperature within + 14 ... +20 degrees are the main conditions for growing epiphyte at home. The plant tolerates good illumination, but the penumbra is the best option for it. The best place in the house for him would be a windowsill, but not on the south side of the house. Of course, it is recommended to remove the flower from drafts, because its main decoration - the leaves - begins to turn yellow. It is better to place the plant in a basket or pot and keep it in limbo.
Indoor flowers "deer horns" are quite simple to grow. They prefer a light substrate in the form of sphagnum moss and crushed pieces of bark. Part of the roots of the platycerium is directed to the pocket-outlet, from which the minerals and water necessary for growth are absorbed. Decorative dissected leaves resembling deer horns (for which the flower got its second name) can colorfully frame, for example, a large panel or picture on the wall, creating a unique composition.
For more decorative leaves, proper and timely watering is necessary. It is impossible to prevent the drying out of an earthen coma, but it is not worth it to overmoisten the soil, since the “deer horns” are delicate flowers. Watering should be moderate. In hot weather, it would be good to immerse the plant in soft water (for a while) or spray it daily with water at room temperature. On cold days, watering should be reduced, and spraying should be canceled altogether.
“Deer horns” - flowers are not picky, but can be affected by pests, for example, thrips, spider mites and scale insects, which settle on the inner surface of the leaves. Various epiphytic diseases arise mainly due to errors in care.
Platicerium propagate by cuttings - lateral shoots. Since this is a fern plant, spores form on the leaves, but it is difficult to propagate “deer horns” using spores. Lateral shoots are cut with a sharp knife and planted in moist soil for rooting. Adhering to the basic rules for growing these mysterious epiphytes, you can admire their healthy appearance for a long time and not worry about pest damage.