Platycerium andinum (seedling) Pellianionia With its striking foliage characterized

With its striking foliage characterized by pronounced veins and a lush green color

They require well-draining media and consistent moisture

It thrives best in warm conditions but can tolerate a slight cooling at night

The inflorescence is made up of multiple flowers

Platycerium andinum (seedling) Pellianionia With its striking foliage characterizedP. andinums are tall slender staghorns. The shield fronds form very distinctive crown like tops and when the fern is well established around the tree, it looks like a crown from all sides. The andinum grows new shield fronds once a year in the winter and then they turn brown. The shield fronds, are thick, possibly 1 8th of an inch thick