I've attached a picture of what I believe to be a staghorn fern. I have 4 well established at the property I just moved into & im concerned about the brown coloured leaves. Is this normal or do they require treatment. I also read that I should fertilise with a 1:1:1 fertiliser, is this true & what is the fertiliser exactly called so I can obtain some. Looking forward to your response. Regards Gary
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Here is a link with care information on Staghorn Fern's.
I can't seem to find a 1:1:1 water soluble fertilizer to feed my indoor staghorn fern. I also read that bone meal was good to use. So confused! Also has something eating it...what to do? Thanks!
Are the brown holes in the leaves a sign of insects/disease? How would this be treated? Thanks again.
This would be a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20 NPK formulation.
This should be very easy to locate at any garden center or big box stores garden department.
I just moved my staghorn fern from board to tree fern stump and i tore some of the shields and they are turning brown like they are going to die.. does this look normal to you thanks Rebecca
There may have been some injury to the plant during you transplant.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/epiphytes/epiphyte-mounting-tips.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
How do I treat my fern for scale ?
There are many ways, organic and not, that you can control scale bugs. Neem oil is always a good choice, if you are concerned with how the plant will react to treatment, as it is very gentle on plants.
Here is an article with more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
I have a large staghorn fern and am wondering what the value of this piece would be. I have excavated it from the ground (was actually very easy) but am looking to sell it. What do you estimate it to be? Please see pictures attached.
The value will vary depending on where you live. Plus, if this plant has been recently dug up, it may not survive so that would also play a factor in how valuable it would be. Larger plants have a harder time surviving a move, so it might be best to wait until the plant has recovered from the transplant shock to consider selling it.
I would recommend contacting a local nursery or extension service to see how much they feel the value is for this plant in your area.
What is the name of ferns that will grow on trunks of Palms in Central Florida. Also do they harm the Palm?
You might be referring to the staghorn fern. This will not, usually, harm the host tree. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/propagating-staghorn-ferns.htm
A staghorn care , do you water do you leave roots bare , I know nothing about staghorns but bought one a month ago & was told not to water but spray with mist ???how to care for a staghorn sueprissy222@yahoo.com
Staghorns are, what is called, epiphytic, or semi-epiphytic, meaning that they survive on other trees, usually. If you can replicate its native environment, then it will thrive the best.
This article will give you information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm