Elkhorn Ferns have two types of leaves: broad heart-shaped sterile fronds that connect to where they grow, such as trees or backing boards, and lengthy arching grey-green fertile fronds that fall downwards. Although these grow on plants, Elkhorn Ferns are not parasitic. They get their nourishment from the air and rain.

Now, you can easily purchase these botanical wonders from our site. Our range of Elkhorn fern plants includes:

• Platycerium Bifurcatum Netherlands Elkhorn
• Platycerium Elkhorn 140 mm
• Platycerium Elkhorn 140 mm
• Platycerium Elkhorn 200 mm

Care Tips For Elkhorn Fern Plants

Watering Tips:

• While Elkhorn ferns require enough water, excessive watering can harm the plant.
• During warmer months, water once a week, ensuring the soil has dried out, and the fronds show slight wilting before each watering.
• In winter, reduce the watering frequency to just a couple of times a month.
• Humidity is crucial for Elkhorn ferns as they absorb water from their surroundings.
• Mist the plant to increase humidity, focusing only on the new, green leaves.
• Avoid misting the dark, dry-looking leaves at the bottom as they are busy producing spores, and watering them could disrupt this process.

Fertilising:

• Fertilise your Elkhorn fern with a balanced, low-concentration fertiliser diluted in water for optimal growth.
• Feed young plants monthly during active growth and every other month when dormant.
• Established plants require only one or two feedings throughout the entire growing season.
• Opt for a balanced liquid fertiliser, such as 1:1:1 for organic options like fish emulsion or 8:8:8 for chemical fertilisers.

Sunlight Requirements:

• Elkhorn fern plants thrive in dimmed sunlight, preferring a bright sun that is indirect.
• Ideally, provide the fern with around 6 hours of sunlight per day.
• Ensure additional shading for your plant if the sunlight is overly intense to prevent scorching.
• If the sunlight is overly intense, provide additional shading to prevent scorching. 

Temperature Range:

• Maintain temperatures between 16 to 27 ℃ (61 to 80.6 ℉) for optimal growth.
• Protect from frost, as Elkhorn fern is not frost-tolerant.

Soil Type:

• Choose well-draining mediums such as sphagnum moss, pine bark, or cactus soil with a neutral to acidic pH.
• For indoor plants, consider a regular potting mix mixed with sand to lighten it.

Planting Medium:

• Plant Elkhorn fern in wire-mesh hanging baskets or regular pots, using well-draining soil and ensuring the root ball contacts the soil.
• For mounting on a board, attach the wire, place sphagnum moss, position the plant, and saturate the moss with water.