Platycerium

Platycerium plants are found naturally in the tropical and subtropical forests of Australia, Africa, and southern India. This genus of ferns commonly known as staghorn ferns, is famous for its antler-like fronds and for growing as an epiphyte on trees in tropical and subtropical environments. These fascinating plants possess two types of fronds: long, curved fertile fronds, which give the plant its common name, and smaller, rounded shield fronds, which anchor the plant and help capture nutrients from the air and debris.