Oct 13, 2025 · The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) thrives without soil. Learn how to grow the popular plant, including tips on watering, humidity, propagation, and mounting.

3 days ago · Belonging to the Platycerium genus, staghorn ferns are native to the humid rainforests of Australia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, and they’re mostly known for their distinctive look and growth …

Oct 24, 2024 · Commonly called stiff staghorn or green staghorn, the shield leaves of this fern are rounded or kidney-shaped with shallow lobes. The fertile fronds are narrower than the shields but are …

Oct 7, 2023 · Staghorn Ferns, part of the Polypodiaceae family, are unique epiphytic plants native to Asia and Australia. These ferns are known for their striking anatomy – they boast two distinct types …

Ferns in this genus are widely known as staghorn or elkhorn ferns due to their uniquely shaped fronds. This genus is epiphytic and is native to tropical and temperate areas of South America, Africa, …

Jan 27, 2015 · Staghorn ferns are native to the tropics -- the species that we most commonly feature, Platycerium bifurcatum, is native to Australia. Staghorn ferns need bright, indirect or diffused light to …

Feb 6, 2025 · Discover how to successfully grow and care for staghorn ferns both indoors and outdoors, with expert tips for lush growth.

HGTV shares how to grow staghorn fern — a houseplant that makes a real statement with its antler-like, emerald-green fronds — plus tips on staghorn fern care and how to display Platycerium bifurcatum.

Staghorn ferns are a group of about 18 species of epiphytic ferns in the genus Platycerium of the polypod family (Polypodiaceae) native primarily to Africa, Australia and Southeast Asia, whose …

Jan 25, 2023 · There are over a dozen species of ferns in the Platycerium genus that commonly go by the name “staghorn” or “elkhorn” fern. Typically, those with thinner fronds are called elkhorns, and …