Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum)

$21.99

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Bright light
Moderate care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Staghorn Fern, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Staghorn Fern

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the growing medium is nearly dry; mist in dry air.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The staghorn fern grows silvery green fronds that fork like a deer's antlers, plus flat, round shield fronds at the base that cling to whatever it grows on. In nature it grows on tree trunks, not in soil.

Give it bright, indirect light. Water when the growing medium is nearly dry, then soak it well; it prefers a cycle of wet and almost dry over constant moisture. Misting helps in dry rooms. The shield fronds turn brown as they age; that is normal, so leave them in place.

It arrives in a pot, and once it grows larger you can mount it on a wooden board to hang on the wall like living art. A conversation piece and a memorable gift.

The ASPCA lists the staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Staghorn Fern

How much light does the Staghorn Fern need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Staghorn Fern?

Water when the growing medium is nearly dry; mist in dry air.

Is the Staghorn Fern toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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