Staghorn Fern Live Plant
6" Pot / Nursery Pot
$39.50
Sale price
$39.50
Regular price
Free shipping included
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Staghorn Fern Live Plant
$39.50
Sale price
$39.50
Regular price
Free shipping included
Light Medium, indirect lightCare ModeratePets Pet-friendly (ASPCA)
What arrives: your plant, rooted in soil in its 6" nursery pot. Pot size is the pot's diameter, not the plant's height — a larger pot generally means an older, larger plant. Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count.
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Free delivery, continental U.S. Packed and dispatched in 1–4 business days (we ship Monday–Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend); standard transit is then typically 3–7 business days. Heat packs are not included automatically — for cold-weather deliveries (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order. In extreme heat or cold we may hold your order until it is safe to ship, and will let you know. Shipping details
Staghorn Fern (Platycerium bifurcatum), or Elkhorn Fern, is a striking epiphyte whose fronds fork and branch like a stag's antlers. Native to Java and Australia, it can grow large and is often mounted on wood for a living-wall display.
Why choose Staghorn Fern
- Lush, feathery fronds that soften any space
- Thrives in the humidity of bright bathrooms and kitchens
- Adds a fresh, woodland-tropical feel
Looks best: bright bathroom.
What you receive
- One live Staghorn Fern, rooted in soil in a 3", 4" or 6" nursery pot (pick a size above).
- Nursery pot and soil included; a decorative planter only if you select one.
- Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count within the pot size you choose; we do not publish measured shipping heights.
Will it suit your home?
- Botanical name: Platycerium bifurcatum
- Light: Bright-indirect to medium; tolerates lower light; no direct sun
- Water: whenever the top of the soil starts to dry — keep it consistently, evenly moist (never bone-dry).
- Difficulty: Moderate — mainly about keeping humidity up and the soil from drying out.
- Growth style: Clumping plant with arching (sometimes trailing) fronds.
- Mature size: Stays a compact-to-medium plant — mature size can vary by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Pet-friendly — most true ferns are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA). As with any plant, discourage pets from nibbling.
Good fit: Fern fans and lovers of soft, leafy texture · Humid spots like bright bathrooms and kitchens · Shadier corners with indirect light.
Think twice if: Very dry-air rooms (without added humidity) — fronds go crispy · Spots with harsh, direct sun · People who tend to forget watering — ferns dislike drying out · Anyone wanting a totally hands-off plant.
Delivery and arrival help
- Ships free within the continental U.S. from a greenhouse in Florida or California, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil.
- Dispatched within 1–4 business days, Monday to Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend; standard transit is typically 3–7 business days after that.
- Heat packs are not included automatically: in cold weather (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order, and in extreme cold or heat we may hold the order until it is safe to ship — we will let you know.
- If it arrives dead, severely damaged, or significantly different from the description, email photos of the plant and packaging to info@shopfloridaplant.com within 48 hours of delivery for a full refund or a free replacement (refund policy).
- Give your plant a few days to settle in; minor cosmetic marks from transit are normal.
Care and common questions
- Light: Bright, indirect to medium light is ideal — keep Staghorn Fern out of direct sun, which scorches the fronds. Many ferns also tolerate lower indirect light.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently, evenly moist — ferns are thirsty and their fronds crisp up if they dry out. Don't let it sit in water, though, and ease off a little in winter.
- Humidity: Ferns love high humidity — dry air causes brown, crispy frond edges. A bright bathroom, a pebble tray, or a humidifier is ideal.
- Temperature: Warm, steady room temperatures (about 65–80°F). Keep it away from cold drafts and hot, dry vents.
- Soil: A rich, moisture-retentive but well-draining potting mix (peat- or coco-based).
- Fertilizer: Feed lightly with a balanced houseplant fertilizer in spring and summer; pause in winter.
- Pruning: Trim off brown or tired fronds at the base to keep it fresh and full.
- Care tip: Crispy fronds usually mean the air is too dry or the soil dried out — raise humidity and keep it evenly moist.
How often should I water Staghorn Fern?
Water whenever the top of the soil starts to dry — keep it consistently, evenly moist (never bone-dry).
What kind of light does Staghorn Fern need?
Bright, indirect to medium light is ideal — keep Staghorn Fern out of direct sun, which scorches the fronds. Many ferns also tolerate lower indirect light.
Is Staghorn Fern pet safe?
Yes — most true ferns are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA), making Staghorn Fern a popular pet-friendly choice. As with any plant, discourage pets from chewing the fronds.
Why does my Staghorn Fern have brown, crispy fronds?
Check the mix first. If it has dried out, water thoroughly and keep it evenly moist from now on. If the mix is moist, the air is too dry — raise humidity (a bright bathroom, pebble tray, or humidifier) and keep it away from heat vents. Trim crispy fronds at the base.