Staghorn fern

Platycerium

Also called · Tanduk rusa · Platycerium

Antler-shaped fronds. It grows on trees, mounted on wood or in a basket.

LightBright shade
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 133

“Don't remove the brown shield fronds at the back. They protect the roots.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Bright shade.
  2. 02

    Water

    Soak the root ball once a week, more in dry spells.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Sphagnum moss on a board or in a basket.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A weak feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Sphagnum moss

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Brown shield fronds

    Normal. Leave them.

  • Black spots at the base

    Too wet. Let it dry between soakings.

Balcony or porch

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