How do you mount a tree 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.

Do staghorn ferns damage trees?

Although, large trees or rocky outcrops host staghorn fern plants, the staghorn ferns do not cause any damage or harm to their hosts. Instead, they acquire all the water and nutrients that they need from the air and fallen plant debris through their basal fronds, which cover and protect their roots.

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

cedar
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. You’ll need: Cedar board.

What direction should Staghorns face?

Staghorn ferns need lots of bright but indirect or diffused sunlight. This is best achieved by placing them next to the brightest window in the house. All directions are fine, but west-facing windows might expose the fern to too much direct afternoon sun.

Do Staghorns like coffee grounds?

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. Some staghorn fern owners throw banana peels on their plants.

Can a hanging fern be used as a wall plant?

A hanging fern makes a great ornamental adornment for any large tree or wall in the garden. For a substrate, most simply use a flat board (something that will take years of water without deteriorating too rapidly… plywood is not a good choice as it tends to peel apart quickly).

What happens to hanging ferns if you over water them?

Hanging ferns are not so easy to overwater as all the water drains off them immediately. However if watering one all day long one can still manage to rot a hanging fern. Most of the common species of Platycerium are fairly drought tolerant and handle being dried out to the point of wilting, but not for too much longer.

Are there ferns on trees in Southern California?

However, I have not found that to be a common occurrence in my climate in southern California… perhaps in a humid climate is more likely to occur. Palm trees often make excellent trees for mounting ferns on, particularly those with fibrous matting on them.

Why are the leaves on my staghorn fern falling off?

Most of the common species of Platycerium are fairly drought tolerant and handle being dried out to the point of wilting, but not for too much longer. The most common causes of Staghorn fern loss is over and under-watering (the latter is particularly easy to do in my summer climate, where it gets over 100F frequently and there is little humidity).

Which is the best fern to mount on a tree?

You’ll want to mount your staghorn fern to a tree while it is still young, because an older fern can be too heavy to attach easily. Platycerium bifurcatum is the best choice for USDA zone 9, since it can tolerate temperatures down to the mid-20’s Fahrenheit when it has the type of overhead protection naturally provided by tree branches.

Which is the best way to mount 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.

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