Staghorn Fern
Also known as
Elkhorn Fern and antelope ears
Taxonomy
Platycerium alcicorne
Platycerium
Polypodiaceae
Polypodiales
How to care for Staghorn Fern
How often to water your Staghorn Fern
Staghorn Fern needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Staghorn Fern in your home
Staghorn Fern may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Staghorn Fern in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Staghorn Fern
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Staghorn Fern after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Why so wilty? Staghorn help please! #StaghornFern #SadPlant
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What’s wrong with my staghorn fern? It has a white filmy growth on it and leaves are turning brown. I keep it in the bathroom so moisture is plenty😀 #StaghornFern
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White on staghorn fern soil Hi everyone, I have a seemingly healthy staghorn fern, but I just checked the soil and saw all this weird white stuff. Can anyone tell me what it is and what I should do? Thanks so much!
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Purple and crispy This part of my staghorn fern is purple and is crispy on the egdes. Its been like this for a few months and when i got it it was green.
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What am I doing wrong with the staghorn fern? Hey guys, any tips for what I'm doing wrong? It started shedding leaves lately🤷🏼♂️. Seasonal? Haven't changed anything in the maintenance routine, haven't moved it... Definitely getting less sunlight due to winter. It's in the study which is really warm because of all the computer equipment. Not sure what else to say🙈. Thanks
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Thanks boyfriend for setting this up for me! True love is indulging in your planty projects and helping you making the staghorn mount of your dreams 😍💖🥰 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #FernFriends #StaghornFern #GregGang
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What is this plant? It's not a croton. Thanks. #GoldDustCroton
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You guys!!! I'm so excited!! I made Stag a mount with an old cutting board. I couldn't love it more! My son helped me and he is so excited about it! #staghornfern #plantsmakepeoplehappy #happyplants #plantaddict #plantcorner
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#StaghornFern growth progress. #NewGrowth #HangingPlants #HappyPlants
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Happy #FernFriday! Paul Rudd, Jr. is pushing out another adorable little leaf. Winter? Not here. 🦌🌿☀️ #StaghornFern #PLANTMAFIA
Care Summary for Staghorn Fern
Staghorn Fern
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.