The Amazing Staghorn Fern
The Staghorn Fern is one of Orchid Stuff Plus's most popular item! It is available in a greenhouse pot or mounted on a cedar shingle. No wonder it is a favorite as it is easy to care for and looks like no other plant!
A Staghorn Fern is an epiphytic plant, which means it grows on other plants or objects for support but is not parasitic. This type of fern is known for its shape that mimics deer or elk antlers. The fern has two distinct leaf forms—small, flat leaves (known as shield fronds) that cover and protect the root ball structure and take up water and nutrients and green, pronged antler fronds that emerge from this base and can reach up to 3 feet in length indoors (and larger in the wild). A staghorn fern grows best in warm, very humid conditions, bright, indirect, or dappled sunlight and it prefers temperatures between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Water consistently but wait until the plant medium dries out before watering. Misting the leaves also helps.
- Place the staghorn fern in a humid room (such as a bathroom) or increase humidity around the plant.
- Fertilize monthly to promote healthy growth.
- Do not wipe away the white, dust-like material from the fronds of your fern. This material protects the fern from direct, harsh sunlight and drought.
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