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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 24, 2014
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    You may need to cut back the dead looking growth to encourage new growth and give it plenty of water to revive the plant. It may benefit from a dose of fertilizer (half strength) as well. Hopefully this will be enough to perk it back up. If it's produced any pups, you may want to start another plant just in case. Here is more information on its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 26, 2014
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    I am going to assume that you are referring to the staghorn fern. These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm,

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    shelley on
    March 16, 2015
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    What kind of epiphyte is this? Since you have switched up your watering and fertilizing habits without success, I would suggest you consider a change of venue for the plant. I would try moving the plant in moderate light in the bathroom where it can get water from shower steam and see if it perks up.

    For more information on the care of epiphytes, please visit the following link:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/epiphytes/adaptations-of-epiphytes.htm

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    shelley on
    May 9, 2015
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    Generally speaking, ants by themselves aren't a serious problem. However, the presence of ants could signify a more serious insect problem such as honeydew-producing aphids, mealy bugs or scale. Ants and aphids, in particular, have a symbiotic relationship (ants protect aphids in return for honeydew) so the longer the ants reside in your fern the more chance you have of attracting aphids. I would try hosing down the staghorn fern with a strong blast of water to wash the ants out and relocate the fern to another ant-free tree.

    For more information on the care of staghorn ferns, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 27, 2015
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    Here is a link to help you with the correct care for your ferns.

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

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 5, 2015
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    The white coating is actually hair and serves to protect the plant by helping it retain moisture.
    Do not spray the plant with horticulture oil or wash off this protective service.
    The white dusty appearance is normal.
    Here is a link with great information.

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

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