Abstract:
Platycerium is an ornamental fem but the reproductive from spore rarely been
studied. This study is focused on the spores of Platycerium coronarium capability to
grow on three growths media of sand, soil and commercial humus. Media with spores
were kept in an artificial environment and exposed to light condition as it source for
energy. Though negative growth obtained in all media, comparative results of
gametophyte phase from experiment that was successfully conducted in natural
environment are presented. Possible factors contributing to the results are discussed.