| Common Name | Staghorn Fern |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Platycerium |
| Species | Bifurcatum |
| Origin | Australia |
| Blooming | Foliage plant, reproduces via spores in summer |
| Leaf Color | Grey-green to dark green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Mounted on bark or slab; use coarse mix with orchid bark and sphagnum moss. Avoid standard potting soil.
Soak mount thoroughly once weekly during growth season. Mist regularly to increase humidity around the crown.
Bright indirect light only. Direct sun scorches fronds quickly, causing irreversible browning.
Apply diluted liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer only. Reduce in winter dormancy.
Remove dead brown basal fronds carefully with sterile shears. Do not trim green growing leaves.
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