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Platycerium willinckii

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Ferns & Lycophytes (Non-Seed Vascular Plants)
Plant Growth Form Epiphyte
Lifespan (in Singapore) Perennial
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical
Local Conservation Status Non-native

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Semi-Shade
Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green

Others

Master ID 34288
Species ID 8701
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Species record last updated on: 17 March 2023.
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