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Fern 'Staghorn'

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The Staghorn Fern is an epiphyte plant which means the fern does not grow directly in soil instead, the fern gets its needed nutrients to survive from attaching itself to trees. Most indoor Staghorn Ferns are grown on wooden boards, wire baskets, or essentially any other method that provides adequate drainage and mimics their natural growing environment. These plants are perfect for bathrooms and kitchens as they love humidity.

Grow Pot Size: 4" and 6”
Overall Height Including Grow Pot: 7-14" depending on grow pot size.
Plant Care Level: Medium

Key Benefits 

The Staghorn Fern is an epiphyte plant which means the fern does not grow directly in soil instead, the fern gets its needed nutrients to survive from attaching itself to trees.

Staghorn Fern Care Tips

  • Binomial Name: Platycerium bifurcatum
  • Care Level: Medium
  • Light: Bright indirect or filtered light
  • Water: Allow top 2” to dry
  • Pet Friendly: Yes

  • The Staghorn Fern Story

    Where is it from?
    The Staghorn Fern is native to the tropical areas of Australia, South America, Africa, South East Asia, and New Guinea.

    Who is the Staghorn Fern? 
    The large fronds resemble horns! They can grow quite large and in incredibly unique shapes. 

    Good For You!
    Sleep? This plant is a great bedroom plant, creating a calm and soothing environment.

    Breath? Ferns are great air-purifiers! Think of the forest or rainforest floor and trees. So fresh!

    Is the Staghorn Fern the right plant for me?

    Although this fern isn’t the easier to care for, it certainly makes a statement. Ensure you are providing it with adequate light and moisture. Since it is an epiphytic plant, they naturally grow on trees and other plants. Can you say resilient?! 

    Pet Friendly: Yes, this fern is pet-friendly.

    Location Suggestions: This fern looks great in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms for that added humidity, kitchens, and they make great office plants.

    Care Instructions

    Light

    Bright indirect or filtered light.

    Water

    Keep the soil slightly moist, allow for the soil to almost dry in between watering. Water thoroughly and drain any excess water.

    Repotting

    This plant prefers to be rootbound.

    Soil

    Use a well-draining, high organic matter soil mix.

    Temperature

    Average from 65°F to 75°F.

    Feeding

    Follow a monthly fertilizing schedule when the plant is actively growing. In most cases, this is in the spring and summer. Use a balanced fertilizer - this means a ratio of NPK that is all the same. Ex: 10-10-10.

    Grooming

    Gently wiping down mature leaves of dust and particles.

    Care

    Mount the plant to a board with moss to imitate its natural growing environment.

    General Information About Your Plant

    Origin

    Australia, South America, Africa, South East Asia and New Guinea.

    Leaves

    The blue-green fronds can grow to impressive lengths.

    Toxicity

    Non-toxic. Always keep plants out of reach of pets and children

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    LG
    08/23/2022
    Laurie G.
    United States United States

    Staghorn fern

    Very good experience the plant looks great ! healthy, large, I’m doing very well in his new environment

    08/24/2022

    BloomBoxClub USA

    Hi Laurie, We loved to read that your Staghorn he's doing well on their new home! Thanks for taking the time to write in and share with us your great experience. Best, Juan BBX USA