Where can you find staghorn fern?

Where can you find staghorn fern?

Staghorn ferns are a group of about 18 species of epiphytic ferns in the genus Platycerium of the polypod family (Polypodiaceae) native primarily to Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia, whose fronds supposedly resemble the forked antlers of male deer or elk.

Do staghorn ferns like shade or sun?

Staghorn ferns need lots of bright but indirect or diffused sunlight. This is best achieved by placing them next to the brightest window in the house. All directions are fine, but west-facing windows might expose the fern to too much direct afternoon sun.

Where do Staghorns grow best?

Native to Australian rainforests, the staghorn Platycerium superbum and closely related elkhorn Platycerium bifurcatum will grow just about anywhere in filtered light with protection from winds.

What is the difference between a staghorn fern and an elkhorn fern?

Staghorn ferns are bigger than the elkhorn ferns. Staghorns features a large central rosette of leaves below which pendulous fertile fronds hang down. Elkhorn ferns, on the other hand, have multiple small rosettes, or nest leaves, from which slender, pendulous strap-like fronds cascade.

How quickly do staghorn ferns grow?

Staghorn fern are slow-growing, growing around 4 feet in 10-20 years.

How do you start a staghorn fern?

Soak a clump of sphagnum moss and set it on the mount, then set the fern on top of the moss so the basal fronds are touching the mount. Tie the fern in place with non-copper wire, and in time the fronds will grow over the wire and hold the fern in place. Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

How often should I water a staghorn?

A good rule of thumb is to water once per week in dry, hot times of year, and once every two to three weeks during cooler months. Start with this schedule, and adjust as necessary depending on your space. Staghorn ferns absorb water through their fronds, as well as their roots.

Are staghorn ferns hard to care for?

Growing staghorn ferns is easy. If they get low to medium light and moderate moisture, they will thrive. In fact, whether grown indoors or outside, provide moderate moisture and a humus-rich medium when growing staghorn ferns.

How fast does staghorn grow?

How often should I water a staghorn fern?

Do staghorn ferns need soil?

In its natural habitat, the staghorn fern grows in rainforests in an epiphytic manner, meaning it clings to trees in a non-parasitic way. It doesn’t need soil around its roots, which only really serve an anchoring purpose: water and nutrients are absorbed mainly through the fronds instead.

Can staghorn ferns take full sun?

Staghorn ferns need bright, indirect or diffused light to thrive, though most species must be protected from the harsh rays of the direct sun. We tell people to put staghorn ferns in the brightest space in their home where, again, the plant will not take direct sun.

How fast does a staghorn fern grow?

Are staghorns expensive?

“My staghorn fern is turning yellow. What should I do?” Staghorn ferns are some of the most unusual-looking plants home gardeners can grow. They can also be expensive, so it’s important to catch any problems early.

Is staghorn easy to grow?

How often should you water a staghorn fern?

Are staghorn ferns rare?

There are dozens of species of staghorn ferns, and until recently, they were quite rare. Now though–thanks to species native to Australia, Platycerium bifurcatum, that is relatively easy to care for and propagate–they’re increasingly popular house plants.

How long do staghorns take to grow?

Can staghorns be in full sun?