Staghorn Ferns
Staghorn ferns draw their moisture from the air. They are normally tropical and thrive in rain forest conditions, but you can grow them at home if you create the right conditions. They are easy-care, fun to grow, and will create a tropical atmostphere, indoors or out.
Staghorn Ferns
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Staghorn Fern Repotting: How To Repot A Staghorn Fern
In their natural environment, staghorn ferns grow on tree trunks and branches. Fortunately, staghorn ferns also grow in pots. Like all potted plants, staghorn ferns occasionally need repotting. Learn about transplanting staghorn ferns in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Propagating Staghorn Ferns: Learn How To Start A Staghorn Fern Plant
Staghorn ferns have two distinct types of leaves that together make for a distinctive look. But what if you want to spread your staghorn ferns around? Learn more about staghorn fern propagation and how to start a staghorn fern in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Watering A Staghorn Fern: Water Requirements For Staghorn Ferns
Natively, staghorn ferns grow in areas with high humidity and frequent periods of rain. In the home or landscape, these conditions may be hard to mock, and regularly watering a staghorn fern may be necessary. Click here to learn how to water staghorn ferns.
By Darcy Larum
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Staghorn Fern Fertilizer – When To Feed Staghorn Ferns
If you have a staghorn fern, you have one of the most interesting plants available. Knowing how to fertilize a staghorn is task that requires timing and some know how. This article provides some tips on the correct staghorn fern fertilizer.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mounting Staghorn Ferns: Learn About Staghorn Fern Mounting Materials
The staghorn fern is an unusual and attractive epiphyte, or air plant, that thrives in the tropics. This means they don't need soil to grow, so to showcase them beautifully, mounting staghorn ferns is a great choice. This article will help with that.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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My Staghorn Fern Is Turning Yellow: How To Treat A Yellow Staghorn Fern
"My staghorn fern is turning yellow. What should I do?" Staghorn ferns are some of the most unusual-looking plants home gardeners can grow. They can also be expensive, so it's important to catch any problems early. Lean about fixing yellowing staghorns here.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Growing Banana Fed Staghorns: How To Use Bananas To Feed A Staghorn Fern
In the case of the staghorn fern, adding whole banana peels is just as effective as composting them first. You can ?feed? a whole peel or even a whole banana to the plant by placing it on top of the plant, among its fronds. Learn more in this article.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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Dividing Staghorn Ferns – How And When To Divide A Staghorn Fern Plant
The staghorn fern is a unique epiphyte that grows well indoors, and in warm, humid climates outdoors. It's an easy plant to grow, so if you have one that gets large, knowing how to divide a staghorn fern successfully comes in handy. This article will help.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Staghorn Fern Leaf Drop: How To Save A Staghorn Fern Losing Fronds
Owning a staghorn fern is an exercise in balancing of water and light, nutrients and keeping their roots exposed. When your staghorn fern starts dropping leaves, you know something has gone wrong in the equation. Learn more in this article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Dust On A Staghorn Fern – Do Staghorn Ferns Need To Be Cleaned
Because the fronds are so large, it isn't unusual to find a thin layer of dust on a staghorn fern. Washing staghorn fern plants carefully will remove dust that can block sunlight and, of course, also brightens the appearance of the plant. Learn more in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Staghorn Fern Outdoor Care – Growing A Staghorn Fern In The Garden
You may have seen staghorn fern plants mounted on plaques, growing in wire baskets or even planted in small pots. Those who have seen this dramatic plant often wonder, "Can you grow staghorn ferns outside?" Click here to learn about growing staghorn ferns outdoors.
By Darcy Larum
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Chained Staghorn Fern Plants: Supporting A Staghorn Fern With A Chain
During storms, heavy staghorn fern plants can fall out of their tree hosts. Whether attempting to save a fallen staghorn fern or supporting a store bought one, hanging a staghorn fern with chains may be the best option. Learn more in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Light For A Staghorn Fern: Learn About Staghorn Fern Light Requirements
Staghorn ferns are remarkable plants. They can be kept small, but if allowed to they will get genuinely huge and imposing. Getting enough light for a staghorn fern to grow properly is very important. Learn more about staghorn fern light requirements here.
By Liz Baessler
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Staghorn Fern Varieties: Are There Different Kinds Of Staghorn Ferns
Staghorn ferns are unusual, exotic-looking plants that will definitely attract guests? attention. The plants known as staghorn ferns include the 18 species in the Platycerium genus plus many hybrids and varieties of those species. Learn more in this article.
By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez
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What Are Staghorn Fern Pups: Should I Remove Staghorn Pups
Staghorn ferns are fascinating specimens. While they reproduce through spores, a much more common method of propagation is through pups, small plantlets that grow off of the mother plant. Learn about staghorn fern pup propagation in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Potting A Staghorn Fern: Growing Staghorn Ferns In Baskets
By nature, staghorn ferns are epiphytic plants that grow by attaching themselves to tree trunks or limbs. They aren?t parasitic because they draw no nutrition from the tree. So can staghorn ferns be potted? Learn more about potting a staghorn fern here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Staghorn Fern Mounts: Growing Staghorn Ferns On Rocks
Staghorn ferns live epiphytically in nature on trees, rocks and other low soil structures. Mounting staghorn ferns is relatively simple, provided you remember the plant's growing requirements. Learn more in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant