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The authoritative journal for Platycerium enthusiasts. cultivate with confidence.

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Scale and Mealybugs are the nemesis of every fern collector. Identification, manual removal, and systemic treatments.

Understanding foot-candles, spectrum, and the delicate balance between energy and burn. How to position your Platycerium for optimal form.

Overwatering is the number one killer of Staghorn Ferns. Discover how to 'read' the weight of your mount and understand the language of fronds.

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