Platycerium Grande - Potted Large

Platycerium grande, the giant staghorn fern, is a species of epiphytic fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is one of the two staghorn ferns native to the Philippines. P. grande is often collected from the forests and sold as a highly prized ornamental plant. Due to overcollection and the difficulty of the spores to germinate under natural conditions, in vitro technique is necessary to ensure mass production of this plant species. The local government categorized it as critically endangered species.