Platycerium bifurcatumPlatycerium bifurcatum at a glance: Platycerium bifurcatum is an epiphytic staghorn fern with two very different frond types: shield like basal fronds that anchor and protect the plant, and long forked fertile fronds that arch outward like antlers. The grey green surface is lightly fuzzy from protective trichomes, giving the plant a softer, sculptural look than many standard potted ferns. Because it naturally grows mounted or suspended, it works