🌿 Staghorn Fern Plug Care Sheet (Platycerium bifurcatum) 🌿
 
Staghorn ferns are stunning epiphytic plants that thrive mounted on wood or grown in baskets. With proper care, your small plug in a pot will mature into a beautiful, cascading fern! 🌱

General care
🌞 Light
✅ Bright, indirect light is best! 
🚫 Avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the fronds.
 
💦 Watering
🔹 Water the plug once or twice a week in room-temperature water.
🔹 Let excess water drain completely to prevent root rot.
🔹 Increase watering in hot, dry weather and reduce in cooler months.
🔹 Decrease waterin in winter.
💡 Mist occasionally for extra humidity!
 
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
✅ Prefers 18°C – 30°C (ideal for indoor spaces).
✅ Enjoys 50%+ humidity—great for bathrooms, terrariums, or misting setups!
🚫 Avoid exposure to cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C. Older plants can handle lower temperatures.
 
🌱 Mounting & Growing Medium
🔹 Can be mounted on wood, cork, or tree bark with sphagnum moss.
🔹 Can also be grown in a well-draining potting mix (orchid bark, sphagnum, and perlite).
💡 If mounting, secure with fishing line or breathable fabric until roots attach!
 
🍃 Fertilizing
🌿 Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer (¼ strength) once a month during spring & summer.
🌿 Reduce feeding in winter when growth slows.
 
⚠️ Common Issues
❌ Brown tips? – Low humidity or under-watering.
❌ Black spots? – Overwatering or poor air circulation.
❌ Yellowing? – Too much sun or inconsistent watering.
 
✂️ Pruning & Maintenance
🔹 Remove dead or damaged fronds with clean scissors.
🔹 Do NOT remove the brown shield fronds—they help absorb nutrients and keep the roots wet and protected!
With patience and care, your staghorn fern plug will grow into a magnificent, statement plant! 🌟
 
Happy growing! 🌿✨