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Staghorn fern

Staghorn fern

Elkhorn fern

DifficultyModerate
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Staying power, something odd and wonderful

Fronds like antlers. Often mounted on a board and hung. It has a personality.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

When the moss is dry, soak the whole mount

Temperature

18-30°C, not below 10°C

Feed

A little weak fertilizer while it's growing

Do this when you get home

  1. Hang it on a bright, airy wall, or set it by a window
  2. When the moss feels dry, soak the whole board or pot for 10 minutes

Day to day

  • Don't wipe off the white fuzz on the fronds. It protects them.
  • The brown "shield" fronds at the base are normal. Don't cut them.

Common questions

The antler fronds turned black?

Watered too often, or not enough air.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.