Learn All About Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) with our Guide
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) is native to tropical regions of Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia and there are 17 different species. They have a unique alien like appearance especially when mounted onto wood and have long leaves that look like stag horns – hence its nickname. Like all ferns the Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) would be perfect for a bathroom.
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Light |
Bright, indirect light is best for the Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum). |
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Watering |
Water your Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) once a week during the growing season (March -September). |
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Humidity |
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) like all ferns love a humid environment, therefore you can mist your Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) a few times a week to boost the humidity. |
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Temperature |
16-24c is best for the Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum). |
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Fertilizer |
Feed monthly during the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) are non-toxic to both animals and humans an can live alongside pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) produce pups which can be propagated, or alternatively you can leave them on the mother plant to create a fuller appearance. |
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Troubleshooting |
Brown crispy leaves on your Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) indicates underwatering or lack of humidity. Remove the brown leaves to encourage new growth faster, mist the Staghorn Fern (Platycerium) and water more frequently. A Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) that’s losing leaves indicates overwatering. Check the roots for root rot, remove any dead or mushy parts of the plant and allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.