Monday, June 15, 2009

Longwood Gardens is a p. veitchii cultivar with narrow fertile frond fingers and a fountain form. The sire for these staghorn fern came from the Tony Barrett collection.

This fern can be kept outside year round, but requires bright morning light or dappled light all day and good air circulation. The growing medium is AAA New Zealand sphagnum moss and mounted on an a redwood or cedar backboard.

When fertilizing, use 1/4 strength Miracle-Gro or SuperThrive every third or fourth watering. There are smaller sizes available and priced accordingly.

Any questions regarding this particular cultivar call Tom at 714-743-7824 or email me at tomsstaghornferns@gmail.com.