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Staghorns and Elkhorns

Platycerium species and cultivars

The are spectacular epiphtytic ferns. Besides the Australian species, a number of others occur in other parts of the world.

They are much prized for lending a tropical rainforest look to a garden, especially when growing high in trees, mimicing their habitat in the bush. To meet demand from gardeners, harvesting from the bush has unfortunately occurred in the past. Today, such activities are regulated (see below).

The links below provide a lot of basic information about various members of this genus.

Only buy plants which have been legally obtained

In Queensland, certain types of plants, including Platycerium species, are subject to special regulations to help protect them in the wild. These laws cover activities such as harvesting, propagating, movement of and trade in whole pants and plant parts. When purchasing, look for plants carrying an official government tag to be sure they have been legally obtained.

The following links have been provided for general information but they (and the information contained in them) are NOT necessarily complete or up-to-date. Be sure to CHECK WITH APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES yourself if you think such laws may affect you (including private individuals). If you're outside Qld (or trading with others outside Qld) check with relevant bodies governing those locations.

The Environmental Protection Agency/Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Queensland Government:
    Plants
    Protecting plants
    Using and trading in native plants
    Nature conservation Legislation
    Review of regulations under the Nature Conservation Act 1992

Nurseries supplying Platycerium to Qld

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A. C. & C. M. STAFFORD

"CharCol" Farm Nursery
Eskdale District, QLD
Mob: 0427 607 275
charcol10@bigpond.com

We hold a permit to propagate native plants for sale, and sell to the public at Esk Markets on Saturday mornings and Crows Nest Market on the first Sunday of every month. Phone or email to check availability and arrange special orders.

Propagated & rescued native orchids: Cymbidium canaliculatum; Dendrobium speciosum (King Orchid), D. gracilicaule, D. monophyllum; Dockrillia brownii, D. linguiformis, D. teretifolia; Sarcochilus

Other natives including: Tree Ferns, Birds Nest Fern, Staghorn & Elkhorn Ferns, Xanthorrhoea glauca (Grass Tree), Grevillea robusta, Toona ciliata, Clerodendrum floribundum, Hardenbergia violacea, Wahlenbergia stricta (Native Bluebell).

We also produce premium quality sifted hardwood charcoal (five grades, two bag sizes) suitable for orchids, bromeliads & general garden use. Buy direct from us.

If you operate a nursery selling staghorns and elkhorns at the retail level to Qld, click here: Advertising information.

More Links

Queensland
Drynaria & Platycerium Interesting Fern Genera Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc.

Australia
Platycerium superbum Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Platycerium Desv. Australian National Herbarium, Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research
Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants
Platycerium bifurcatum Australian National Botanic Gardens

International
Boston Fern Production Guide (Nephrolepis exaltata)University of Florida, USA

Warning: collection, propagation, movement, sale or purchase of any Australian native plant may be subject to laws and regulations. Be sure to check with appropriate authorities before engaging in these activities, even on private property. Other laws may also apply to the treatment and movement of plant or soil material (for example, to control the spread of weeds, pests and diseases.)


For questions about products advertised on this page, contact the business concerned. If you can't find a supplier, the webmaster may be able to help (no promises) if you email an enquiry (Qld residents only). However, I cannot provide personal gardening advice. If your business offers products or services in the above category, please consider advertising.

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