Staghorn Ferns

Image by cynoclub Staghorn ferns (Platycerium spp.) have an out-of-this-world appearance. The plants have two types of leaves, one of which resembles the horns of a large herbivore. The plants grow outdoors…

Image by lawcain Staghorn ferns (Platicerium) are fascinating epiphytic plants that in their natural environment grow harmlessly in the crooks of trees, where they take their nutrients and moisture from the…

Image by hereswendy Staghorn ferns are beautiful specimen plants that can be great conversation pieces. They are not at all frost hardy, however, so special care needs to be taken by most gardeners to ensure…

Image by luknaja A staghorn fern is a great plant to have around. It’s easy to care for, and it’s a fantastic conversation piece. The staghorn fern is an epiphyte, meaning it doesn’t root in the ground but…

Image by chaiyon021 Big and unique, staghorn ferns are a surefire conversation starter. By nature, staghorn ferns are epiphytic plants that grow by attaching themselves to tree trunks or limbs. They aren’t…

Image by joloei Staghorn ferns are fascinating plants. They live epiphytically in nature on trees, rocks, and other low soil structures. This ability has led collectors to mount them on driftwood, rocks, or…

Image by LagunaticPhoto If you have a staghorn fern, you have one of the most interesting plants available. These tropical beauties grow on many different types of structures, or they can be raised in…

Image by sopradit Staghorn ferns are air plants– organisms that grow on the sides of trees instead of in the ground. They have two distinct kinds of leaves: a flat, round kind that grips to the trunk of the…

Image by AnSyvanych In their natural environment, staghorn ferns grow on tree trunks and branches. Fortunately, staghorn ferns also grow in pots – usually a wire or mesh basket, which allows us to enjoy these…

Image by KarenHBlack “My staghorn fern is turning yellow. What should I do?” Staghorn ferns (Platycerium species) are some of the most unusual-looking plants home gardeners can grow. They can also be…