Feedbook/Plants

Staghorn fern

Platycerium

Staghorn fern photo: shield sterile fronds and forked fertile fronds

Essential gear

  • Epiphyte plaque or tree fern
  • Sphagnum moss
  • Tying thread
  • Spray bottle
  • Diffused light

Lighting

Bright diffused

Humidity

60–85%

Temperature

18–28°C

Placement

Mid-upper epiphyte

Wall- or wood-mounted

Growth

Slow–moderate

Seasonal flush of new leaves

Setting / scene

Vivarium wall face

Epiphytic with airflow; no waterlogged pots

Suggested habitat

Vivarium side walls or mid–upper hardscape. Fertile fronds open forward; leave service and misting access behind.

Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.