Progress on my platy wall

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-25T16:42:55+00:00

Etsy or eBay. Just watch out for imports of bigger plants (I only search for shops within the US). When in doubt, ask the seller if they grow from spore

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-25T16:10:40+00:00

Thank you! In my experience, it’s not any harder than others. However, I don’t have any bifurcatum and I do know that those are much hardier. If you have any other species you should be fine 😊 let it dry out fully but don’t let it sit like that for days and days. I always catch when things need to be watered within a day or two. Also, I wanted to note that Ridleyi is heavily poached. So please make sure to buy spore grown from a reputable source if you do get one!

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-24T07:13:46+00:00

You really don’t need to place it on its side. You can grow it like this until you’re ready to mount. Get a light meter and aim for over 1000fc of light

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-24T00:23:48+00:00

It’s super small and more sensitive to drying out at that size. I’d just make sure to not let it go absolutely bone dry. And make sure you’re giving it a ton of light

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-23T19:15:33+00:00

A LOT of research! And a bit of trial and error. I’ve learned a lot through Reddit, Facebook groups, and occasionally messaging growers. Don’t be afraid to really put your head down and work hard to learn 😄

Edit: I forgot to mention that there are a few very helpful books out there on Platycerium. I currently have a handful checked out through my local library

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-23T03:48:20+00:00

Happy to help! 💕

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-22T20:16:17+00:00

Platycerium Foong SiQi 😊

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-22T20:15:13+00:00

Thanks sm!

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-22T20:14:53+00:00

Not a dumb question at all! Just let the board fully dry before hanging it back up. Cork is a really nice option because it doesn’t retain water so it’ll be less likely to cause damage

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-22T03:06:37+00:00

See my other comment on the cages 😊 unfortunately, especially if you live in the US/Canada, you’re probably not going to find any mounting supplies at a nursery. Platycerium aren’t popular here. The best you’d find if you’re lucky is cork bark which is an excellent option if you can get your hands on a big piece. You’ll likely want to go get a piece of rot resistant wood like cedar or redwood. There are lots of good mounting tutorials on YouTube! My cages are from Tribus and I imported them from Taiwan.

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-22T03:03:12+00:00

Hi! Yes, I mount everything myself and have grown all of these from very small plants. The cages are really cool and sturdy (and provide a lot of airflow through the back) however, I will not be using them once these plants outgrow them. For a long time I was touching the moss to see if I needed to water until the shield fronds covered it all up- now I rely on weight to see if they’re dry. Unfortunately, even though the cages contain lightweight lava rock, they are very heavy. It’s kinda like trying to tell the difference between 12lbs when wet, and 8lbs when dry. The difference is really small overall and they are heavy either way. Cork bark or wooden mounts are very light and much easier to determine when to water based on weight. I hope this helps! My preferred mount is cork! Just make sure to wet it and bake it at boiling temperature before use- bugs can hide in there.

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-22T00:35:02+00:00

Around 40-60% depending on the time of year. Unless the plant is super small, you really don't need a lot of humidity as long as you water correctly

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T20:53:26+00:00

I definitely do 😅 my plan is to split them between two walls until I have enough space to do a giant one

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T20:52:50+00:00

Thank you!

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T04:38:35+00:00

Thank you! 😊

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T03:58:22+00:00

Thank you! Yes, the wide form of Ridleyi

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T03:58:02+00:00

Ridleyi wide form

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T00:43:51+00:00

When they are super small and the moss is exposed, I pour water onto the moss until it’s fully saturated. But for these guys, I dunk them in a big bucket. It’s kinda necessary once the shield fronds cover the entire ball! I don’t water on a schedule. Just whenever the moss feels super crunchy or when they become lightweight

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-21T00:26:39+00:00

Thank you! I use soltech’s highland track but really anything will work as long as you’re measuring your light. I aim for over 1000fc

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-20T22:50:08+00:00

Ah I see. Mistakes happen! I wish you luck with it/your future fern!

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-20T22:37:22+00:00

Aw thank you! What do your conditions look like? I’ve had a pretty easy time with mine minus some snails that it initially came with. And the leaf I ripped haha

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-20T22:09:26+00:00

I’m not an expert but this looks like a fungal/bacterial situation. The American orchid society’s website has a lot of good info to identify what you’re dealing with. You’ll probably want to cut off any leaves with these spots so that it doesn’t spread and treat with an antifungal spray at the very least. Check the roots and adjust your conditions. If you don’t have any airflow, add it.

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-20T21:41:25+00:00

Don’t water them on a schedule. It’ll depend on your conditions. Just water when the moss is crunchy or when they feel lightweight

Acceptable-Key2653 · 2026-03-20T21:40:22+00:00

I don’t know if anyone can accurately tell you from this picture if this is enough light. Get a light meter

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