“A relatively new platycerium species is the hybrid P. Mt Kitshakood which is a cross of P. Ridleyii and P. coronarium. Mt Kitshakood is thought to have derived its name from Mt Kitchakut in Thailand where Thai Buddhists would go to pray. It is said “You get one wish and only once a year, all wishes will come true if you can get up there!.”

Platycerium Kitshakood has the best features of both of its parents. It has the large, showy sterile fronds of Platycerium coronarium, and the antler-like fertile fronds of Platycerium ridleyi. The sterile fronds are a deep green color, and they can grow up to 2 feet long.

A relatively new platycerium species is the hybrid P. Mt Kitshakood which is a cross of P. Ridleyii and P. coronarium. I obtained this hybrid from Thailand in late 2016 and it has done very well in my greenhouse in Southern California.

2019年6月12日 · ( Platycerium ridleyi x Platycerium coronarium ) 園藝雜交種. 種鹿角蕨不需要前院、後院找不到地方，只要室內一片牆，兩盞投射燈15W就夠了，當然水份、肥料的管理，也要稍稍注意一下才行。 生長紀錄:2019年 0706 ~ 1023 2019-1023 亞皇鹿角蕨 Platycerium Kitshakood

Platycerium kitshakood is a striking variety of Staghorn Fern, known for its robust growth and dramatic antler-like fronds. This fern is perfect for adding a touch of the exotic to any space, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical air-purifying benefits.

Platycerium are evergreen, epiphytic ferns with short rhizomes, and a tuft of rounded or heart-shaped sterile fronds, sometimes lobed on the upper margin, and erect or pendent, grey-green fertile fronds which are usually repeatedly forked

Platycerium is a genus of about 19 fern species in the polypod family, Polypodiaceae. Ferns in this genus are widely known as staghorn or elkhorn ferns due to their uniquely-shaped fronds. SOIL REQUIREMENT. Secure to board, or use peat or sphagnum moss, coconut coir, or an extremely well-draining potting soil. SHOP MORE > SOIL & PLANTING MEDIA

For sale is a platycerium MT. KITSHAKOOD well developed young fern. This fern is a hybrid cross of p. coronarium x p. ridleyii. Mounted on cypress wood with a marine twine loop on the back of the cypress board and an S hook so that hanging this fern is made easy.

Name: Platycerium 'Mt. Kitshakood' (p. ridleyi x p. coronarium) Why we love it: This plant is named after Mt. Kitchakut in Thailand, this fern has the shield frond of a p. ridleyi and the fronds of a p. coronarium. Light: Moderate to bright indirect light. Water: Keep the soil evenly moist. Pet Friendly? Yes, this plant is pet-safe.

The hybrid, which was named Platycerium × kitshakoodiense, could produce spore patches. However, the spores from young plants were non-viable. After producing spore patches for two years, spores with 50% viability were finally attained. The F 2 population showed segregation of shield and fertile fronds.