Fern 'Elephant' Genus_Apoballis while the lower leaf surface

while the lower leaf surface is a uniform deep magenta

expected to live for about one year and die off after its sprout

The name genus comes from the Greek word pentas which means "a series of five"

broadest near the rounded tip

Botanical Name: Adiantium capillus-veneris

Fern 'Elephant' Genus_Apoballis while the lower leaf surfaceBotanical Name: Platycerium Elephantotis Common Name(s): Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern Description: Rare Elephant Ear Staghorn Fern has tall shield fronds and deeply veined, round fertile fronds that look like elephant ears instead of stags horns. It thrives in partial sun to bright indirect light and should be kept evenly moist.