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QuestionCan I feed vegetable scraps to a staghorn fern?Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.No. You can make compost out of your vegetable scraps and use the compost in your potting mix, but ferns prefer a soil-free medium to grow in.
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QuestionHow heavy can a staghorn fern get?Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.Staghorn ferns can grow to weigh up to {{convert|100|lb|kg}}, depending on their environment and growing conditions.
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QuestionCan I grow a staghorn fern in a basket?Community AnswerYes you can, as long as you keep it moist and in the shade.
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QuestionHow can I grow a Staghorn fern in a pot?LNS Front242Community AnswerI've had good luck growing them in strawberry pots. I use a 50/50 mix of Sta-Green Flower and Vegetable Garden Soil and Fafard Organic Peat Moss.
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QuestionCan staghorn be grown in a hanging basket?LNS Front242Community AnswerYes, they grow best in a wire or orchid basket. I have 2 ferns right now, growing on either side of a cedar bird feeder.
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QuestionFor how long is bone meal good?Community AnswerAbout six months.
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QuestionMy large staghorn fern developed a few damaged and dry fronds after I moved. Can I cut these fronds off?Community AnswerYes you can. Make sure to wash the cutting instrument before you use it. You can use lime or lemon juice. It's best to cut the fronds with something very sharp.
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QuestionIn what temperature should these be grown?Community AnswerSome species can handle temperatures down to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in winter (outdoors in zones 10 and 11), but the best temperatures in the 70s and 80s.
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QuestionHow much does a huge staghorn cost?Community AnswerI just purchased one one for $100 at a yard sale in Boca Raton. It weighs in at 247 lbs and is almost 7 feet around.
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QuestionCan this be planted in a wire basket with soil?Community AnswerYes, it will be quite happy in this environment.
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QuestionI was told to put ground up or sliced bananas on my stag horn ferns. Will this really help them?Community AnswerYou don't even have to grind them up, just lay in and around the fronds. My mother's massive fern was over 40 years old, using nothing more than banana peels. My 10 year old fern is thriving using this same method.
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QuestionWhat do you do if you live in a state that gets cold in the winter? I live in Ohio but I would love to have one. Is there something special to keep over the winter?Community AnswerKeep it over the winter by mounting it to a piece of wood and hanging it inside your home. Follow the instructions in the article for mounting, and hang it in indirect sunlight.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my fern is getting brown spots?Community AnswerCut away any fronds that have the spots on them. Then stop misting your fern or allowing any water to sit on the leaves. Simply watering the soil is enough.
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QuestionCan Staghorn ferns be planted in a pot with mud?Rocky ThielCommunity AnswerNo, it is not recommended to plant a Staghorn fern in mud. It needs a well-drained growing medium.
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QuestionHow can I cut away some of the smaller plants and replant them where some have died?Community AnswerIf they're small enough, pluck them out with tweezers. Otherwise, use your hands to carefully pull them out. Lay fresh peat moss or potting soil, depending on how you're growing the ferns, and then replant.
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QuestionCould the staghorn fern be dying if the crown is not full of color anymore?Community AnswerNo. That happens as the leaves age in certain circumstances. As long as the long, fertile fronds are looking green and healthy, your staghorn fern should be good to go.
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QuestionWhat is a brown fuzzy patch on the backside tips of some of my staghorn leaves? Is this a disease, or is it natural?Community AnswerSounds like patches of spores; they are natural and a sign your plant is mature and happy. It is also an opportunity to try propagating the plant by spore as is described on this page.
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QuestionCan I plant a stag horn fern in a large ceramic pot?Community AnswerBecause it's an epiphyte (like an orchid) it needs a lot of ventilation in its soil to mimic the conditions it would have living off of a tree in the forest. A large ceramic pot may not provide this. I've got mine living in a large orchid pot with an orchid. This said, the problem with growing them in pots is that they retain a lot of water, so you really have to be careful when watering to check the soil beforehand.
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