A exotic decorative indoor plant origininating from tropical Africa requiring a warm position (16 to 24°C). It can tolerate a night time temperature of 10°C for short periods of time. Can grow to 3 metres in Pots and 6 metres in the open. Repot every two years in spring and feed during spring and summer. A popular plant that is almost impossible to kill. Please try not to drown it in water or freeze it in cold enviroments under 10°C!
Exceptionally effective at remove indoor pollutants, such as formaldehyde.
NASA study shows common plants help reduce indoor air pollution....
Well, This plant pictured on the right, lives on my desk at work. This photo was taken one week before I took a weeks holidays and after I came back if was just finishing flowering. I thought the plant was supposed to give good luck! Hope to get another one to flower next year. I can always try!
Staghorns are grown on a hardwood backing, Cedar board or Redwood is best. They require lots of moisture and like high humidity. Pack the back of the Staghorn with spaghnum moss as this holds the moisture.
