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- Q.I Wonder If This Type Of Disease/pest On My Staghorn Fern Is Normal, How To Fix And If It Is Possible For This To Spread Around T - he house and another plants? I normally keep this fern in the kitchen by the sink on the wall, not ...
- Q.What Is The Name Of The Staghorn Fern That You Have Pictured At The Beginning Of This Article? It Is Unique And Would Like To Know - more about it.
- Q.Squirrels In Staghorn - i found a squirrel has burrowed down into my staghorn.. will it being there damamge or kill my plant
- Q.Repot Staghorn Fern - How should I repot a new staghorn fern
- Q.You Show Staghorn With Brown Under Side, What Is Problem And How To Correct, Please? - Many thanks for your help and answer ☺️
- Q.Why Doesnt My Staghorn Fern Grow Any Shield Fronds - It is growing in a pot and looks very healthy, producing new fronds
- Q.Is There Any Reason That A Staghorn Fern Would Damage A Tree It Is Growing In? - My friend brought me a staghorn pup and I just carelessly tossed it into the crook of my live oak ...
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F.luiz.b on
July 6, 2021
Calgary, AB CANADAQ.I Wonder If This Type Of Disease/pest On My Staghorn Fern Is Normal, How To Fix And If It Is Possible For This To Spread Around T
he house and another plants? I normally keep this fern in the kitchen by the sink on the wall, not a lot of direct light but it is the only place in the house with big windows. I tried to search on the net but had a hard time to find identical type of inset (or whatever that is), because I have over 200 plants in the house I have to say that I am a little scared. That you for your effort and time. Fab
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No disease or pest on any plant is normal! Unfortunately, once Scale insects have attached to the plant, as you see here, the only way to remove them is manually. You will have to scrape off any that you see on any plant, then spray with insecticides over the next few weeks to kill off any surviving eggs.
With scale, comes disease, unfortunately. This will be inevitable. Treatment with a fungicide will be necessary, and the earlier you treat the better. Scale will desecrate a population of plants. This is especially true, indoors, where they have no natural predators.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
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GKH_Susan on
August 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You don't mention the specific article so I checked about five of our articles and none of them name a specific variety. The photographer in each instance only labeled them as Platycerium.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-information.htm
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August 14, 2021Q.Squirrels In Staghorn
i found a squirrel has burrowed down into my staghorn.. will it being there damamge or kill my plant
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BushDoctor on
August 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.More than likely. You will need to keep them out of your plants. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/protect-containers-from-squirrels.htm
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NancyMechenbier on
October 19, 2021
87112Q.Repot Staghorn Fern
How should I repot a new staghorn fern
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BushDoctor on
October 20, 2021
Certified ExpertA.We have, just, the article for you!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/repotting-staghorn-ferns.htm
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December 3, 2021Q.You Show Staghorn With Brown Under Side, What Is Problem And How To Correct, Please?
Many thanks for your help and answer ☺️
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GKH_Susan on
December 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I didn't see a photo with brown underside unless you mean the one with brown leaves. Basal leaves start green and change to brown. They supply nutrients and should not be removed.
Spores on the underside of leaves turn brown and can be collected for propagating.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/gathering-staghorn-fern-spores.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/cleaning-staghorn-ferns.htm
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/staghorn-fern.html
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December 16, 2021Q.Why Doesnt My Staghorn Fern Grow Any Shield Fronds
It is growing in a pot and looks very healthy, producing new fronds
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GKH_Susan on
December 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The shield ferns protect the root ball as well as collect moisture and nutrients. What kind of soil is in the container? If it's regular potting soil, changing to a lighter mix might help. Some use spaghnum moss or orchid mix. And if your fern is less than a year old you may need to wait a bit longer. Check your growing conditions against these and see if yours are ideal, i.e., light, moisture, humidity, fertility.
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/staghorn-fern.html
https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/article/staghorn-fern-platycerium-bifurcatum/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/staghorn-fern-outdoor-care.htm
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February 6, 2022Q.Is There Any Reason That A Staghorn Fern Would Damage A Tree It Is Growing In?
My friend brought me a staghorn pup and I just carelessly tossed it into the crook of my live oak growing by my front door. The tree is very large and healthy but since the fern sits in the part where the tree splits I worry a litte about it causing rot possibly and damaging the structural integrity of the tree? I hope that isn't possible but felt I had better enquire. Thank you!
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GKH_Susan on
March 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Most sources say to mount it to a board or wire basket first, then mount that on a tree to facilitate the roots attaching. But staghorn ferns attach to trees in their native environments without any problems, so if yours attached to the tree on its own, I wouldn't worry about it.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/staghorn-fern/mounting-staghorn-ferns.htm
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