Elk Horn Fern

Botanical name: Platycerum superbum

This is an epiphytic (a plant that grows on another plant, and not necessarily in soil) with grey-green fronds that resemble the horns of the stag antelope. These ferns are particularly popular in a wood-mounted option. It lends a degree of interest to the indoor plant collection and would particularly do well in bathrooms. The roots should never be allowed to dry out, therefore a humid environment is perfect. This is certainly a plant for the more experienced house plant addict as it needs more attention than other plants.

Give it bright indirect light and avoid direct sunlight. Your Staghorn fern will dry out quickly in the sun.

Water crowns regularly, allowing roots to dry slightly between waterings. Roots must never be allowed to dry out. Occasionally immerse entire root ball (not the fertile fronds) in water for several minutes and then drain. In pots, use epiphytic or sphagnum fern mix. Pot grown plants may be watered from below.

Standard 12cm nursery pot 

Size when fully grown