how to divide elkhorn ferns

1. How do you separate elkhorns?
2. Can staghorn ferns be divided?
3. How do you transplant an Elkhorn?
4. What is the difference between staghorn and elkhorn ferns?
5. What do you feed Staghorns and elkhorns?
6. How do you propagate Staghorns?
7. How do you get rid of staghorn fern pups?
8. How do you revive a staghorn fern?
9. Do you have to mount a staghorn fern?
10. How do you secure a staghorn fern?
11. Are coffee grounds good for staghorn ferns?
12. How do you care for elkhorn ferns?
13. Are banana peels good for staghorn ferns?
14. Do Staghorns like sun?
15. Why is my staghorn fern dying?
16. Which way do you hang a staghorn fern?
17. How many types of staghorn ferns are there?
18. How much is a staghorn fern worth?

How do you separate elkhorns?

How to divide an elkhorn

1. Divide. Cut elkhorn into large sections. ...
2. Pot up. Thread the antler-like fronds through a gap in the wire of a basket. ...
3. Pack tightly. Mix one part coco peat with two parts pre-wet sphagnum moss. ...
4. Other ideas. Hang elkhorns onto any shady structure with a rough surface they can attach to.

Can staghorn ferns be divided?

Native to rainforests, this tropical fern doesn't exactly look like other ferns you may be more familiar with. Splitting staghorns may seem complicated or difficult, but it really isn't. You can and should divide this fern if it is getting too large for its growing space or if you want to propagate it.

How do you transplant an Elkhorn?

To transplant the small pups of an established staghorn fern, gently remove them from the large fern mass, wrap the roots in damp sphagnum moss and tie the root ball into a basket or onto a piece of bark or wood.

What is the difference between staghorn and elkhorn ferns?

The difference between these two plants is the elkhorn (Platycerium bifurcatum) has thinner, wispier leaves and multiple “eyes” or rosettes of foliage whereas the staghorn (Platycerium superbum – pronounced with the emphasis on the middle syllable) has a single eye and larger leaves.

What do you feed Staghorns and elkhorns?

They can be fed by placing organic matter such as leaf litter, banana skins or compost at the back of the plant (near where it meets the backing board) or watered with a very diluted dose of SeaMax Fish & Kelp. Elkhorns and staghorns may also benefit from watering during very hot, dry periods.

How do you propagate Staghorns?

Staghorn fern can be propagated from the spores but because that is such a slow process they generally are propagated by division, carefully cutting off small pups with a sharp knife, making sure each piece has some fertile and sterile fronds and roots.

How do you get rid of staghorn fern pups?

Wait until the pup is at least 4 inches (10 cm.) across. Find the spot under the brown shield fronds where the pup is attached and, with a sharp knife, cut the pup away with some roots attached. You can mount the pup just as you would a fully grown staghorn fern.

How do you revive a staghorn fern?

It is normal for a few fronds to die and be replaced from time to time, but the fern is in need of water if a significant number of its fronds begin to die. It may be possible to save the plant by placing its root ball in water for several minutes, allowing the roots to rehydrate.

Do you have to mount a staghorn fern?

Much like air plants, stags are a tropical species called epiphytes that grow on trees or other plants. Learning to mount your staghorn is less of an elective and more of an imperative in plant care in order to provide optimum conditions for its growth.

How do you secure a staghorn fern?

An easy example of how to mount a staghorn fern is to use a wire basket and the side of a tree. Secure the basket to the tree, with nails, for instance. Fill the bowl of the basket with the growing material. Position the fern inside this and secure it to the wire basket with ties.

Are coffee grounds good for staghorn ferns?

Up-to-date gardeners know that California's low rainfall and alkaline soil are tough on acid-loving plants. Coffee grounds act as a mulch and soil improver. ... A few staghorn owners even advocate using the entire banana, placing it into the paper-like platycerium that supports the main plant.

How do you care for elkhorn ferns?

1. Provide growing medium for your fern, such as epiphytic or sphagnum fern mix. ...
2. Locate the fern in a warm, humid location. ...
3. Protect your elkhorn fern from direct sunlight. ...
4. Water mounted ferns or ferns grown in wire baskets by immersing the root ball in lukewarm water for 15 minutes biweekly. ...
5. Watch for scale.

Are banana peels good for staghorn ferns?

ANSWER: Banana peels can contribute lots of potassium and a little phosphorus to the nutrient needs of your staghorn fern. But they contain very little nitrogen, which also is needed for good growth. So go ahead, toss a few banana peels among the foliage to slowly release their nutrients.

Do Staghorns like sun?

Choose a place in the garden that gets filtered sun and is protected from the afternoon sun. Choose an appropriate support for the plant. ... Feed twice a year with a half a handful of Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser by placing it directly into the centre of the fern.

Why is my staghorn fern dying?

If the antler fronds begin to brown or blacken at the base, this is a sign of over-watering. Reduce watering to once monthly until plant shows sign of recovery. If the antler fronds begin to brown at the tips or wilt, this is a sign of under-watering. Increase watering as needed.

Which way do you hang a staghorn fern?

A simple way to hang your fern from a board:

1. Decide which position of the plant will be the top.
2. Gently remove some of the soil from the root ball of the plant to create a flat base; keep more soil on the lower edge of the root ball so the plant will end up facing upward.

How many types of staghorn ferns are there?

Staghorn ferns are unusual, exotic-looking plants that will definitely attract guests' attention, whether they're displayed in the home or outdoors in a warm-climate garden. The plants known as staghorn ferns include the 18 species in the Platycerium genus plus many hybrids and varieties of those species.

How much is a staghorn fern worth?

Originally attached to an oak tree as a small plant, this amazing fern has grown to over 6 feet in diameter, almost 4 feet tall and 3 feet deep. It is in great health and is in need of a home where it will be loved and appreciated. Similar ferns have sold for over $6,000.00.