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Do you have a staghorn fern?

6 years ago

I grew up in the 70's in California, so we always had a staghorn in our house. It is a big tie to my childhood, and I feel like I am seeing them in home photos more and more often. Maybe it's coming back? Maybe it never left. :)

Do you have one? Let's see it!

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jonio

6 years ago

Love my old staghorn fern!! (Top middle). It gets lots of “What is THAT?!” from people. It loves the sunroom and yes, humidity, as do orchids and more!

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bossyvossy
6 years ago
Mine grows in a hanging basket but it is quite ratty looking at present b/c of cold weather. Many people here grow them in baskets (20” dia. or bigger) and once they get that big, not essential that they be protected in z9 but they do look sad at this time of year. I tried the mounting method but wasn’t disciplined w/the misting.
always1stepbehind
6 years ago
My in-laws have one that is probably at least 5 feet wide. It's huge!!
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brdrl
6 years ago
I love them but have killed 3. I have read, watched you tube videos, nothing works for me. I had them mounted like the picture. This weekend saw them at the botanical garden and now want to try again. Aside from how cool they look, I can mount them higher than my maniac cat's reach! They were in a sunroom with mostly indirect sun.
Allison0704
6 years ago
We are moving to a house with attached sunroom, so I plan on growing houseplants again. Thought about a staghorn fern, but now not so sure! Didn't know they were so finicky.
lovemrmewey
6 years ago
Kept one in a bathroom, they like humidity!
Alyssa (Zone 6)
6 years ago
Resurrecting this discussion!

This is my staghorn, he’s mounted on a salvaged board my aunt made just for him lol. The board is about 13x13 and it hangs next to the east facing window in my bedroom. It gets morning sun for about 2 hours, then indirect light all day. He has a few ratty fronds from when I bought him and from the mounting process, but he seems to like where he’s at. He’s put out a new antler frond and is working on a shield frond at the moment
Hunzi
6 years ago
I don't have one, but growing up in Miami, my grandmother had amazing ones. We actually had to cable them down, because people would try to steal hers off the porch. Wish I could have one, but we live in the frozen north.
lovemrmewey
6 years ago
I used to bring them back from Florida vacations! I love them, but I was never very successful with them. They do love humidity.

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