Description
The plants grow outdoors in warm season locations and indoors elsewhere. Mounted or in a basket is how to grow a Staghorn fern, because they are epiphytic, growing in trees generally. Staghorn fern care relies on careful light, temperature, and moisture monitoring.
Though you can find young staghorn ferns sold in pots, mature plants need to be mounted to a board or hung in a hanging basket. Why? Because, like air plants, staghorn ferns are epiphytic plants, which means that they grow on other plants or trees in their natural growing environments.
In the tropics (and even warmer parts of the US like Florida), staghorn ferns grow to truly massive proportions, jutting dramatically out of the crooks of trees. Their roots hold them in place, and they absorb water and nutrients through their fronds.
| Common Name | Platycerium bifurcatum |
| Flower Color | – |
| Bloom Time | – |
| Height Specification | 2 ft. to 3 ft. |
| Growing Care | Easy to grow |
Care for Staghorn Fern
- Use a spray-bottle that emits a fine, ambient mist, such as a brass mister. Mist the entire plant, focusing on the underside of the antler fronds and the shield fronds.
- Apply any Organic fertilizer.
Disclaimer: The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.
