Can A Boston Fern And A Staghorn Fern Grow In The Same Container

Question

I have a 25 year old staghorn, big and a lot of Boston ferns growing in the same hanging basket, Should I get rid of the Boston fern so that the staghorn can grow bigger

Answer 1

If they seem overcrowded, you may want to remove the Boston ferns. Since a staghorn fern is an epiphyte, not requiring soil to grow in, it seems like it would continue to grow beyond the soil. If there are any staghorn pups, you can remove those and start new staghorn ferns. Here is information that should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/watering-staghorn-ferns.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/repotting-staghorn-ferns.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/dividing-staghorn-ferns.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/boston-fern-care.htm