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Staghorn Fern Plants for Sale Online
The Staghorn Fern plant differs from many ferns in appearance because of its spear-like shaped leaves with wavy edges resembling deer antlers rather than feather or palm-like fronds. Although native to tropical regions - the Staghorn Fern roots itself on trees have adapted very well to growing in temperate regions as a house plant.
Staghorn Fern Plants are easy-care epiphytic house plants that are stunning in hanging containers, or when mounted on a board wrapped in burlap. Staghorn ferns are native to the tropics, they need bright indirect light to thrive. Rooms with Southern and Eastern sun exposure tend to be best, it is not recommended to keep your Staghorn fern in a room void of natural light.
*Decorative containers shown are for display purposes only. All plants are shipped in plastic nursery containers unless otherwise specified.
| Hardiness Zone: | 9-11 |
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| Mature Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Mature Width: | 24 inches |
| Light Requirements: | Low light to Bright Indirect |
| Water Requirements: | Likes to stay moist |
| Selling Points: | Pet Friendly |
How to Care for Staghorn Fern
Staghorn Fern Plants grow best in medium to low indirect light. The Staghorn Fern plant gets its name from the fact that the center of the plant resembles a deer's antlers. It is also occasionally called an Elkhorn Fern. Their appearance can bring to mind a seaweed plant growing on dry land. Staghorn Fern Plants are an epiphytic fern, which means in the wild it typically grows on other things, like tree trunks or buildings. When you buy it as a houseplant, it will be planted in a container, but it can be affixed to planks and hung on a wall much like bird's nest ferns.
