Platycerium 'Rydeen'

Platycerium 'Rydeen' is a hybrid of Platycerium sp. 'Mount Lewis' and Platycerium veitchii 'High Finger'.

Platycerium sp. 'Mount Lewis' was long traded as an undescribed species from Australia under this name, but genetic comparisons have shown that it is a form of Platycerium bifucatum subsp. willinckii . Platycerium veitchii also originates from Australia; the 'High Finger' form is characterized by particularly pointed, finger-like projections on the mantle leaves, which point strictly upwards.

The hybrid of these two varieties, named 'Rydeen', combines these characteristics. 'Rydeen' has the drooping, almost bent, finely branched fronds of 'Mt. Lewis' combined with the upright tips of the bracts of 'High Finger'. A truly fantastic cross, and very fast-growing to boot!

It grows best when mounted or attached sideways to a substrate such as cork. There, it can develop its characteristic antler shape. This species should not be kept too moist and requires plenty of light to thrive. Water carefully in a terrarium. Excessive moisture and overwatering can quickly cause this plant to rot!



You will receive a strong, young orchid plant in a 9 cm pot. Some plants already have their first outer leaves. Well-hardened and robust, no spore-forming plants!