{"product_id":"platycerium-kitshakood-rare-live-staghorn-fern-exotic-tropical-collector-plant","title":"Platycerium 'Kitshakood' - Rare Live Staghorn Fern \u0026 Exotic Tropical Collector Plant","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eIf you are looking for a plant that transcends the ordinary and offers a stunning structural presence, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"107\"\u003ePlatycerium 'Kitshakood'\u003c\/b\u003e is an exceptional find. A brilliant cross between the iconic \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"193\"\u003eP. ridleyi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"208\"\u003eP. coronarium\u003c\/i\u003e, this rare hybrid captures the very best traits of both parents. It features a deeply ridged, cabbage-like basal frond system that hugs its growing surface, paired with elegant, multi-forked green fronds that cascade outward. This listing provides the plant in its natural, unmounted state (in a specialized airy substrate), making it the perfect blank canvas for enthusiasts who want to create their own custom mounting projects or display it in a specialized hanging basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe 'Kitshakood' is a sophisticated, high-end specimen that turns any space into a curated indoor jungle. It possesses a sturdy, compact habit that makes it ideal for indoor cultivation, provided it receives the right balance of bright, indirect light and fresh, circulating air. For the collector who values prestige and unique botanical architecture, the 'Kitshakood' is a long-term living investment that grows more captivating with every new frond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003c\/b\u003e ✔️ 1 Live, healthy Platycerium 'Kitshakood' starter fern ✔️ Well-established, high-quality root system ready for your custom mount or hanging basket ✔️ Shipped securely in a grower's nursery pot with a highly aerated, moisture-retentive sphagnum and bark mix ✔️ Specialized, secure protective transit packaging with reinforced structural support to ensure the fern’s delicate, ruffled fronds arrive in pristine condition \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"439\"\u003eNote: As an organic, living treasure, your 'Kitshakood' will continue to develop its signature dense, ruffled layers as it thrives in its new home.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e🌼 Cultivation \u0026amp; Care Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Kitshakood Staghorn Fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003ePlatycerium\u003c\/i\u003e 'Kitshakood' (Hybrid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical epiphytic fern \/ Premium collector hybrid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, filtered, indirect light (Essential for maintaining its complex, ruffled texture; avoid harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch its delicate fronds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil \/ Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires a highly airy epiphytic mix if kept in a pot (sphagnum moss mixed with bark and perlite), or it can be easily mounted on a high-quality wooden plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate; allow the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings. If potted, water thoroughly until it drains out of the bottom. If you choose to mount it later, the \"soak and drain\" method works best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Steady and refined; develops its iconic, dense, and multi-branched form as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContainer Friendly:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for airy slatted baskets or nursery pots, and highly recommended for custom wall-mounting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e💡 Pro Growing Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e To keep the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003ePlatycerium 'Kitshakood'\u003c\/i\u003e looking its most vibrant, ensure it is in a spot with excellent air circulation—this fern truly thrives when its root zone and leaves are well-aired! If your indoor environment is dry, provide occasional misting around the plant (avoid soaking the center crown constantly to prevent rot). It is a phenomenal candidate for mounting on a wooden board or cork bark; doing so will allow its breathtaking shield fronds to fully wrap and display their natural, sculptural beauty!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48386816803057,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/a_38fb981c-fee1-4741-836e-237274e3fe43.webp?v=1783556075","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/platycerium-kitshakood-rare-live-staghorn-fern-exotic-tropical-collector-plant","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}