Platycerium bifurcatum 'Maui' (Staghorn fern)Discover Platycerium bifurcatum 'Maui', a captivating cultivar of the popular elkhorn fern. Key features: Aesthetics: Long, thin, graceful fertile fronds Growth rate: Relatively fast growing and hardy Size: Mature specimens can reach up to 3 feet across Versatility: Suitable for indoor and outdoor cultivation in mild climates Scientific highlights: Dimorphic fronds: Distinct sterile basal fronds and fertile foliar fronds Reproduction: Spores produced

colorful bromeliads

The "blush" is the plant's main attraction and can last for 3 to 5 months

Color intensity may fluctuate with changes in light exposure and temperature

not just a plant

growing on rocks in full sun at about 850m elevation

Too much direct sun may fade the rich red hues

Juvenile stage starts as a small

more delicate species

Provides vegetative reproduction

forming a dense "sea star" shape

Genetic artistry: Showcases the potential of carefully selected cross-breeding

and long-lasting