Platycerium vassei -It’s been said that Platycerium alcicorneandPlatycerium vasseiwere two different species. Currently most growers believe they are the same plant but onlyP. alcicorneis used to classify this platy species. The most commonP. alcicorne ‘Vassei’ found in the USA is the African form which is yellow green in color and waxy with hardly any hairs. The platy with the dark green and deep rippled shield frond is from Madagascar and is more difficult grow and find in collections. The regions in which the African P.alcicorne ‘Vassei'is more cold tolerant than most Platycerium. Platycerium alcicorne ‘Vassei'is a fine choice for an easy Platycerium to grow.