Which way do you mount a staghorn fern?

A simple way to hang your fern from a board:

1. Decide which position of the plant will be the top.
2. Gently remove some of the soil from the root ball of the plant to create a flat base; keep more soil on the lower edge of the root ball so the plant will end up facing upward.

How do you mount Staghorns?

Dampen the underside of the sheet moss lightly with water and wrap around base of the stag’s root ball until the roots and dirt are fully covered. Once fully wrapped, tie one end of the twine or fishing line around a nail and stretch it across the base of the fern to the nail on the opposite side.

How do you attach a staghorn to wood?

How to Mount a Staghorn Fern

1. Materials Needed.
2. Place the potted fern in the center of the wood plank, making sure that a sterile leaf is turned toward the top.
3. Dip a handful of moss in warm water, and then arrange it on the plank in between the screws.

How do you hang a staghorn fern in a hanging basket?

Hanging in a Wire Basket Add enough sphagnum moss so that your staghorn will sit near the top of the basket. Cutting away part of the coir liner allows the staghorn to grow through freely. Place your plant in the basket and gently bring the leaves of your plant through the edges of the basket.

How often do you water a staghorn fern?

once per week
A good rule of thumb is to water once per week in dry, hot times of year, and once every two to three weeks during cooler months. Start with this schedule, and adjust as necessary depending on your space. Staghorn ferns absorb water through their fronds, as well as their roots.

What can I use to mount a staghorn fern?

Hanging in a Wire Basket. Cut down the liner in your basket enough that it will allow your plant to stick through the wire side. Add enough sphagnum moss so that your staghorn will sit near the top of the basket. Cutting away part of the coir liner allows the staghorn to grow through freely.

How long do you soak a staghorn fern?

Mist the entire plant, focusing on the underside of the antler fronds and the shield fronds. Soak your staghorn fern in a sink or basin of water for 10-20 minutes, or until the roots are fully saturated. Alternately, hold the fern so the roots are fully submerged until fully saturated (1-2 minutes).

Where to plant staghorn fern in Central Florida?

However, gardeners in North and Central Florida should bring their ferns inside when extremely cold temperatures are expected, if possible. As an epiphyte, the ideal planting spot for staghorn fern is mounted: on a slab of wood, some tree fern fiber, or even a rock.

Where does a staghorn fern get its nutrients?

This plant is an epiphyte, meaning it gets moisture and nutrients from the air. Staghorn is found growing harmlessly on tree trunks, branches, or even rocks. Staghorn fern produces two distinctly different fronds which are either basal or foliar.