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Stag Horn: Know This Curious Ornamental Foliage

The name arouses curiosity. If you have not yet come across a Veal Horn foliage, you will understand why it gained this nickname at first glance when it is possible to notice that the design of its leaves resembles and much to a horn of a deer.

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Among other curiosities, it is believed that foliage has existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Originally from Australia, New Guinea and Caledonia, it can be found all year round. For cultivation, however, it needs well-lit areas, but never direct sunlight, as it can cause burns on its leaves.

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Deer Horn rests on branches or tree trunks, but does not remove any nutrients for survival. Therefore, it is considered an epiphytic plant. In Brazil, there is plenty of room for cultivation, since the climate is favorable. The foliage is quite rustic and tolerant to cold. In landscaping, it lends itself for use alone or in composition with other epiphytes, on walls or trees.

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Who ever heard of Deer Horn or has it at home?

Stag Horn: Know This Curious Ornamental Foliage

FAQ - 💬

❓ What is so special about a staghorn fern?

👉 Staghorn Ferns are Epiphytes In the tropics (and even warmer parts of the US like Florida), staghorn ferns grow to truly massive proportions, jutting dramatically out of the crooks of trees. Their roots hold them in place, and they absorb water and nutrients through their fronds.

❓ What kind of plant is a staghorn fern?

👉 Staghorn ferns are epiphytes, plants that grows on other plants or structures for support. Epiphytes are not parasitic; they get moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water and debris accumulating around them.

❓ Where is the best place to hang a staghorn fern?

👉 How to Hang a Staghorn Fern with Chains. Staghorn fern plants grow best in part shade to shady locations. Since they get most of their water and nutrients from the air or fallen plant matter, they are often hung on limbs or in the crotches of trees much like they grow in their native environments.

❓ What is a staghorn plant look like?

👉 Staghorn ferns look very much like deer or elk antlers, hence their unusual name. Native to Asia and Australia, the plants are part of the Polypodiaceae family—they grow slowly, but end up being quite large and impressive once mature.

❓ How do you keep a staghorn fern alive?

👉 Good staghorn fern care requires frequent watering, but allow the plant medium to dry out in between. Fertilize them once per month with a 1:1:1 ration fertilizer diluted in water. The plant is prone to black spot, which is a fungal disease.

❓ Should I wipe my staghorn fern?

👉 In nature this gives the plant more time to absorb moisture and make the most of the limited rainfall. The white waxy coating fuzz or fluff on the fronds is actually a sign of a healthy plant. Don't wipe it off.

❓ Are staghorn ferns hard to care for?

👉 Yet these plants are not unlike other epiphytes (plants that get structural support from other plants but don't harm them) and ferns. They are truly exotic, but they aren't difficult to grow. Just ahead, learn the basics of staghorn fern care. You might be surprised at how easy they are to grow.

❓ How long does it take for a staghorn to attach?

👉 After about six months, it will probably have attached itself to the tree's bark, and you can remove the fishing line.

❓ How quickly do staghorn ferns grow?

👉 Staghorn fern are slow-growing, growing around 4 feet in 10-20 years.

❓ Are coffee grounds good for staghorn ferns?

👉 Banana skins, coffee grounds and tea bags are excellent slow release fertilizers that you can place behind your Staghorn or Elkhorn plants.

❓ What is the best fertilizer for staghorns?

👉 A: You can use organic fertilizers such as diluted fish emulsion, applied every two to three weeks in spring and summer, if ferns are in containers, or monthly if grown in the garden. Kelp also is good. Or you can use small amounts of a balanced fertilizer such as an 8-8-8.

👉 Common Name: Stag's horn sumach. Latin Name: Rhus typhina. Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Position: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Spring/Large, erect green clusters of male flowers and smaller, female clusters borne of separate plants. Hardiness: Very hardy. Eventual height/spread: 6/6m.

👉 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.

👉 When a staghorn fern plant is young, the basal fronds may be green. As the plant ages though, the basal fronds will turn brown, shriveled and may look dead. These are not dead and it is important to never remove these basal fronds. A staghorn fern’s foliar fronds grow up and out from the basal fronds.

👉 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. Staghorn ferns are remarkable plants.

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