what to feed 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.

1. What is the best fertilizer for staghorn ferns?
2. How do you Fertilise Staghorns?
3. Are bananas good for Staghorns?
4. Do Staghorns like coffee grounds?
5. What do you feed Staghorns and elkhorns?
6. Should I mist my staghorn fern?
7. How do you bring a staghorn back to life?
8. How do you propagate elkhorns?
9. How do you split Staghorns?
10. Where do you hang a staghorn fern?
11. What is the difference between staghorn and elkhorn ferns?
12. How do you get rid of staghorn fern pups?
13. When do you repot a staghorn fern?
14. How much does a staghorn fern cost?
15. Where do Staghorns grow best?
16. Why is my staghorn fern drooping?
17. What kind of wood do you use to mount a staghorn fern?
18. Can you over water staghorn fern?
19. How long does a staghorn fern live?
20. Why is my staghorn fern turning yellow?

What is the best fertilizer for staghorn ferns?

Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (ratio of 1:1:1). During periods of dormancy (fall and winter), reduce fertilizing to every other month. Some people suggest feeding your staghorn fern by slipping a piece of banana peel under the shield frond.

How do you Fertilise Staghorns?

This can be some potting mix, leaf litter or compost. Securely fasten the board and the Staghorn to the wall. 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.

Are bananas good for Staghorns?

You can feed bananas to staghorn ferns. ... You can use chemical fertilizers on them in moderation or, if you prefer organic methods, you can supplement their need for potassium by feeding them banana peels. Bananas are a high-potassium food that displaces the sodium that can be harmful to your ferns.

Do Staghorns like coffee grounds?

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.

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.

Should I mist my staghorn fern?

Growers often thoroughly mist the basal fronds of staghorn ferns once a week. Spray bottles may be adequate for small indoor staghorn ferns, but large outdoor plants may need to be watered with a gentle, misting hose head. Staghorn ferns should be watered when the upright plants look slightly wilted.

How do you bring a staghorn back to life?

Add a small amount of a slow-release fertilizer, such as Osmocote or Nutricote, into the hole as you add the moss or compost. This will provide nutrients and encourage growth. I always summer my staghorn ferns outside, and water them every few days.

How do you propagate elkhorns?

Step-by-step:

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.

How do you split Staghorns?

You can cut a larger fern into several or few pieces. Becovery is quickest if you divide the plant into just a few, larger pieces. Use a clean, sharp knife to cut down into the brown shield and sever a group of fronds that has developed at a tip of a branching rhizome. Cut deeply enough to sever rhizome and roots.

Where do you hang a staghorn fern?

Staghorn fern plants grow best in part shade to shady locations. Because they get most of their water and nutrients from the air or fallen plant matter, they are often hung on limbs or in the crotches of trees much like they grow in their native environments.

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.

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.

When do you repot a staghorn fern?

When to repot a staghorn fern is a common question to many but an easy one to answer. Staghorn ferns are happiest when they're slightly crowded and should only be repotted when they're nearly busting at the seams – usually once every few years. Staghorn fern repotting is best done in spring.

How much does a staghorn fern cost?

Platycerium biforcatum

Where do Staghorns grow best?

Outdoor plants should be located in partial shade or low light conditions for the best growth, while indoor plants need bright indirect light. Staghorn ferns are usually grown mounted on a piece of wood or in a basket. They will need a little mound of peat, compost or other organic matter piled up under the plant.

Why is my staghorn fern drooping?

Your Staghorn Fern likes to be kept consistently moist, so be sure that it's getting enough water. ... If you accidentally let your fern's soil dry out completely, you may see leaves go limp, droop, and possibly start to wrinkle and brown. If the soil is extremely dry all the way through the pot, a good soak is in order.

What kind of wood do you use to mount a staghorn fern?

Mounting Staghorn Ferns should be done on rot resistant wood like cedar. Because of the aggressive way that they are watered, and the fact that they are so closely connected to the wood, you need something that can last long term.

Can you over water staghorn fern?

Water your Staghorn Fern so the top inch of soil is kept moist (on average, this means water weekly in the spring and summer and every few weeks in the fall and winter). Do not overwater, as the Staghorn's epiphytic nature means it has a small root system designed to grow on trees, not to be soaked in the soil.

How long does a staghorn fern live?

About once a year, we'll do a cleaning to remove dried fronds and any decayed material. As you can see, at about 90 years of age, this fern is thriving and absolutely gorgeous!

Why is my staghorn fern turning yellow?

Yellow fronds on a staghorn could be due to watering or humidity problems. Overwatering can cause yellowing, rotting, or mold on the plant. Low humidity or lack of watering might also gradually cause fronds to go yellow. ... Provide your staghorn ferns with filtered light or bright shade.