Staghorn Fern《鹿角蕨》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Staghorn Fern:

• Unique antler-like foliage adds texture and interest

• Can be mounted for a wall or vertical garden display

• Low-maintenance and thrives without soil

🌿 Staghorn Fern (Platycerium spp.) – Care Tips

The Staghorn Fern is a striking, epiphytic fern named for its antler-like fronds and dramatic growth habit. Native to tropical rainforests, it naturally grows on trees, making it perfect for mounting on wood plaques, hanging baskets, or even vertical garden walls. Its sculptural form adds a lush, wild touch to interiors and shaded outdoor spaces.

☀️ Light

• Thrives in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight.

• Avoid direct sun—it can scorch the fronds.

• Indoors: near an east- or north-facing window works best.

• Outdoors: under tree canopy or shaded patio.

💧 Watering

• Soak thoroughly, then allow to dry slightly before watering again.

• Mounted: Soak the entire mount in water for 10–20 minutes every 7–10 days (more often in dry weather).

• Potted: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

• Mist the fronds occasionally, especially in dry environments.

🌱 Mounting & Soil

• Mounted on wood boards, hanging baskets, or cork slabs with moss.

• If potted, use orchid bark or sphagnum moss, not regular potting soil.

• Ensure excellent drainage and air circulation around the roots.

💦 Humidity

• Loves high humidity (ideally 60–80%).

• Mist frequently or use a humidity tray/humidifier if indoors.

• Avoid placing near heat vents or air conditioners.

🌡️ Temperature

• Prefers warm temperatures: 18–27°C (65–80°F).

• Protect from cold drafts and never expose to frost (below 10°C / 50°F).

🍃 Fertilizer

• Feed monthly during spring/summer with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer or orchid fertilizer.

• Reduce feeding in fall and winter.

✂️ Maintenance

• Do not remove the brown basal fronds—they protect and support the plant.

• Prune only dead or damaged fronds.

• Dust gently with a soft brush to keep fronds clean.

🪴 Styling Ideas:

• Mount on a wooden board and hang as living wall art.

• Use in terrariums, vertical gardens, or under a shaded pergola.

• Stunning centerpiece in botanical or tropical-themed spaces.

🌿 Bonus Tip:

Rotate the plant occasionally so all sides get even light and develop balanced antler-like growth.

Add a bold, artistic touch to your plant collection with the unforgettable form of the Staghorn Fern.