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- Q.Caring For A Staghorn Fern - Diseases associated with Staghorn ferns
- Q.What Is The Brown Velvety Coating On The Underside Of My Staghorn Leaves? - Could this be fast growing and just appeared or more likely been there but not noticed?
- Q.How To Rehabilitate A Stag Horn Fern - I was given a staghorn from Florida...it now resides in Pa until I can take it to Ca. ...
- Q.Staghorn No Roots - My staghorn fern fell off the board on which it was mounted. It has no roots. Please tell ...
- Q.Can I Take Down A Hanging Staghorn And Place It On Metal Plant Stand? Unpotted, Just Place Plant On Stand. - Plant is a large round hanging staghorn. Its over 100lbs maybe 200. Its needs to come off the ...
- Q.Does This Look Like Rhizoctonia? - Our staghorn fern lives outdoors in Southern California. It gets watered every 1-2 weeks. Sometimes I will put it out ...
- Q.What Is Eating My Platycerium Bifurcatum - The 'fronds' are cut into small (1-3 cms) lengths and dragged to the centre of the rosette where they are ...
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Alouisfreeburg on
June 26, 2019Q.Caring for a Staghorn fern
Diseases associated with Staghorn ferns
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 27, 2019
Certified ExpertA.We have several articles that address staghorn ferns and their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-plant-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-turning-yellow.htm
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- Asked by
cess501 on
July 12, 2019
78410Q.what is the brown velvety coating on the underside of my staghorn leaves?
Could this be fast growing and just appeared or more likely been there but not noticed?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Staghorns produce Spores, not unlike mushrooms, as do all ferns. This is what you are seeing. Sometimes they will propagate if the environment is right.
This article will give you more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
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August 24, 2019Q.How to rehabilitate a stag horn fern
I was given a staghorn from Florida...it now resides in Pa until I can take it to Ca. It was overwatered to the point that it has been drowning...also the male part looks to be dead. There is a fresh shoot on it but I’m not sure if it is a pup. Some leaves have been removed and others have a “sunburn” look to the tips. What is the best way to attempt to resurrect my plant.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Here are some general care direcitions that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-leaf-drop.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/watering-staghorn-ferns.htm
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Anonymous on
October 10, 2019Q.Staghorn no roots
My staghorn fern fell off the board on which it was mounted. It has no roots. Please tell me how I can keep it alive. Thank you!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 10, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Try wrapping the bottom of the fern in sphagnum moss and attaching it back to the wood. Care for it using instructions below:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
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Anonymous on
December 30, 2019Q.Can I take down a hanging staghorn and place it on metal plant stand? Unpotted, just place plant on stand.
Plant is a large round hanging staghorn. Its over 100lbs maybe 200. Its needs to come off the tree. Can I place that ball pf a plant on a classic iron plant stand and let it continue to grow in the air. It will be under trees. I dont want to hang something that large in Florida.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 31, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I think that would be fine. Because of its size, you may want to divide it.
Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/dividing-staghorn-ferns.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-outdoor-care.htm
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Frontiergirl on
January 3, 2020
91320Q.Does This Look Like Rhizoctonia?
Our staghorn fern lives outdoors in Southern California. It gets watered every 1-2 weeks. Sometimes I will put it out to receive rain water. The bottom fronds are curled and browned. The frond on the far right has light brown freckling. There are no new green shield fronds, only new Antler fronds. Thank you in advance!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It is possible that it does not have enough humidity. This article will help with the care of the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
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January 27, 2020
Sydney Australia Hardiness Zone 10Q.What Is Eating My Platycerium Bifurcatum
The 'fronds' are cut into small (1-3 cms) lengths and dragged to the centre of the rosette where they are fixed with a kind of web. A sawdust is deposited around the middle of the rosette, I am presuming this is the 'remains' of the fronds and the insect has taken what it needs into the space behind the rosette leaves. Some of my plants are to large to remove from the tree on which they are growing which rules out soaking in an insecticide mix. I hope you can help. Regards, Ron Aitken
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 27, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This looks like ant damage. Some ants will make nests like the one that you are seeing here!
I will recommend some methods of organic pest control:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
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