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Platycerium Alcicorne
Platycerium alcicorne · Polypodiaceae
How it looks
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium alcicorne) is an epiphytic fern whose leaves spread in two forms of large antler- or bat-wing shape: rounded shield fronds and divided, trailing fronds. The leaves are gray-green and covered with white fuzz, and it is grown mounted on a wall.
This plant is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Platycerium alcicorne
- Common name
- Platycerium Alcicorne
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
