Fern sp. (Platycerium)

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  1. Sigtris

    Sigtris Active Member

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    I have this fern, that has redish spots, although does not look healthy, it is starting to have spores.
    I have looked for an ID for it but can not find any, so I am hoping someone here
    can tell me what species of Platycerium it is.
    Thank you
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    P. wallichii looks similar.
     
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    Saltcedar, after looking at a few photos of P wallichii I see you ID correctly, so thank you very much.
    And maybe you know why the redish colour in the big leafs? or what can I do to get rid of that colour.
    Thank you again
     
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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    From what I read P. wallichii can be tricky in cultivation.
    My guess (since I've never grown that species) is it needs higher
    humidity than P. bifurcatum which with I've had much success .
     
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    Then I will try to water it more frequently, to see if the colour returns to normal, I was giving the same amount of water to many P bifurcatum I have.
    Thank you Saltcedar very much
     

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