Staghorn ferns (Platycerium species) are epiphytes, plants that hold on to tree trunks or branches. They have two kinds of fronds: flat, roundish sterile ones that turn brown and papery as they age, ...
Driftwood (like this from Amazon) or cork work well for mounted bromeliads and can enhance the look of the display. You can ...
I'm always on the hunt for unique houseplants to add to my growing collection and staghorn ferns certainly make the cut.
For sheer pop, indoors or out, staghorn ferns (Platycerium spp) can’t be beat. Once considered difficult to grow in San Diego County, staghorn ferns are now commonly found in nurseries, hanging on ...
The latest indoor plant trend should have deer everywhere prancing with joy: Tropical staghorn ferns have antler-like fronds that — when affixed to a vertical surface — mimic a taxidermied buck. The ...
I have a huge staghorn fern that is getting too big for me to protect during the winter. Can I divide it and share it with friends? Yes, and in the process you can delight friends who have been ...
If you”ve ever seen something that looks like a hunting trophy but is in shades of green, you can rest assured that it is not of animal origin. More than likely you”re gazing upon a staghorn fern, a ...
Q:On a garden tour of Santa Barbara, I saw a large, flourishing staghorn fern, a veritable green fountain mounted on a wooden plank on a wall. I was so impressed that I bought a small one, which is on ...
Question: If a piece of staghorn fern falls from the main plant, can it be saved? I have seen them planted in mulch and soil. What is best? Answer: Sometimes staghorn ferns begin to fall apart with ...