Description
Staghorn ferns have an outof this world appearance. The plants have two types of leaves, one of which resembles the horns of a large herbivore.
This plant grows 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. The fern has the antler-like foliage as well as a flat basal leaf.
They overlap onto a mounting surface and provide stability for the fern. The foliar fronds may droop or be erect, depending upon the variety of fern.
Plant Specifications
Plant Height |
12 inch (30 cm) |
Plant Spread |
5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
Staghorn fern, crown staghorn, elkhorn fern, disc stag, s horn fern, American staghorn fern, stiff staghorn |
Maximum Reachable Height |
Up to 3 feet |
Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.You should prune and fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season.When a plant grows beyond its limit and pot size not providing enough space for the spread of roots, re-pot with fresh soil and some fertilizer.While re-potting, try not to disturb the roots. Avoid any drastic change in the provided environment otherwise, the plants may get stress/shock.Staghorn Fern care
This fern is propagated by spores, pups, or division. This fern planted on the board, or use peat or sphagnum moss, coconut coir, or an extremely well-draining potting soil.
Sunlight |
Partial shade |
Watering |
Medium |
Soil |
Coco peat or sphagnum moss, coconut coir |
Temperature |
20 to 30 degrees C |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer |
Staghorn Fern special feature
Leaves shape
Staghorn Fern uses
Ornamental Use:
- A hanging fern makes a great ornamental adornment for any large tree or wall in the garden