Staghorn Fern Platycerium bifurcatum is the most common of 19 species. Also known by common name elkhorn ferns these epiphytes grow on wood and rocks in nature in numerous tropical regions of the world. They are typically displayed as tropical plants mounted to wood or growing in hanging baskets using peat moss as growing media. They exhibit two types of leaves one being the sterile, kidney-shaped basal fronds that gather organic debris and water while protecting the roots. The showy deer antler

13K views · 82 reactions | This is how I water my staghorn fern. I give it a good soak in the kitchen sink every 4–5 days, letting the water run over it for at least two minutes. My question for those of you with more staghorn experience — how do you fertilize yours? I’m not getting any nutrients into the moss right now and could use some advice! #staghornfern #plantcare #houseplanttips #mountedplants | Pothosiblyaboutplants | Facebook

Mounting My Staghorn Fern! | Texas Garden Guy

371K views · 844 reactions | Mounting staghorn fern on the bark. #platycerium | 12th oasis 十二田植栽 | Facebook

18 reactions · 5 comments | Learn the basic steps in mounting a Staghorn Fern! Its a great diy project for these cold winter days. | Tangletown Gardens | Facebook