2024年8月7日 · The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) thrives without soil. Learn how to grow the popular plant, including tips on watering, humidity, propagation, and mounting.

2021年8月20日 · Elkhorn fern will grow in sphagnum moss with weekly watering. For lighting, choose a spot with indirect sun. Maintain temperatures of 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 to 26.67 degrees Celsius). Provide high humidity in the 70-80% range and fertilize once to twice a year using a liquid ferilizer.

The spectacular staghorn fern is an epiphyte or ‘air plant’, which grows without soil. 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.

2024年11月20日 · There are 18 species of staghorn ferns in the genus Platycerium, which are epiphytic ferns from the polypod family (Polypodiaceae). They are mostly native to Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia, and their leaves are said to look like the forked antlers of male deer or elk. Most of the time, “staghorn fern” and “elkhorn fern” mean the same thing.

2024年3月9日 · Elkhorn ferns are a type of epiphytic fern that get their name from their fronds, which resemble the antlers of an elk. These beautiful plants are native to tropical regions and can be found growing on trees, rocks, and other surfaces. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about growing and taking care of elkhorns.

Plantings for Elk and Altitude Beautiful as they may be, deer and elk provide yet another challenge to the high country gardener. Whether you intend on growing only one tree or flower, or an extensive landscape, you will most likely be visited (on a regular basis!) by deer and/or elk that assume you’ve created a salad bar just for them.

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. A large hanging staghorn fern in a Florida landscape.

Relatively easy to grow, the Stag Horn (Platycerium superbum) and Elk Horn (Platycerium bifurcatumis) make fantastic feature plants for the small courtyard garden or for a sheltered area in the backyard.

Elkhorn Fern is a popular indoor plant with antler-like fronds native to tropical regions. It requires bright, indirect sunlight, specific watering schedules, and high humidity levels. The plant should be mounted on materials like sphagnum moss or coconut fiber.

Elkhorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) is a stunning epiphytic fern native to Australia and Southeast Asia. To grow Elkhorn Fern, start by choosing a suitable mounting surface such as a tree fern slab or a wooden board. Secure the fern to the surface using sphagnum moss or wire, ensuring it has good air circulation and indirect light.