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| Latin Name: | Pachypodium densiflorum x |
| Common Name: | N/A |
| Cultivar: | N/A |
$ 70.00 AUD
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Up for sale is an exceptional, highly architectural Pachypodium densiflorum hybrid that is perfect for any serious caudiciform collector.
This specimen is approximately 5 to 6 years old and was grown 100% from seed right here in Australia. It has been strictly "hard-grown" in a premium, fully inorganic gritty mix. This slow, intentional style of cultivation creates a beautifully compressed, squat, fat caudex with incredible spine density and rich silver-grey texturing—completely free of the weak, leggy growth seen in high-peat commercial setups.
Standout Features:
Excellent Branching Habits: It is putting out fantastic new growth architecture, featuring three distinct growth points / shoots branching at the crown, alongside new branch shoots actively forming directly at the base of the caudex.
100% Seed Grown: Provides the perfectly balanced, symmetrical base development highly sought after by collectors.
Fully Established & Acclimated: 5–6 years of stable local growth with a robust, healthy root system. Zero transition or rot risk compared to unrooted flipped imports.
Substrate: Grown in a premium, free-draining inorganic mineral gritty mix.
Digital caliper measurements are shown in the photos to give an exact scale of the base diameter and branch spread. It is in peak health, boasting a beautiful canopy of crisp green leaves with striking central veins. Ready for a prime position on a sunny staging bench.
Care Instructions
Follow these detailed care instructions to keep your Elkhorn Fern thriving:
Mounting
Elkhorn ferns are epiphytic, meaning they naturally grow attached to trees. For best results:
- Mount on wood, cork, or similar materials
- Use sphagnum moss around the roots
- Secure with fishing line or plant-safe wire until established
Watering
Proper watering is crucial:
- Soak the root ball and shield fronds thoroughly when the moss feels dry
- Allow excess water to drain completely
- Reduce watering in winter
- Mist shield fronds occasionally
Light & Positioning
Place your fern where it receives:
- Bright, indirect light
- Protection from direct sun, especially midday
- Good air circulation