Grande Staghorn Fern in Crate – 8"

Bold, beautiful, and full of tropical character! The Grande Staghorn Fern (Platycerium grande), also known as the Giant Staghorn Fern, is a stunning tropical plant loved for its impressive, broad green fronds and unique, sculptural appearance. Its dramatic foliage resembles the antlers of a stag, creating a gorgeous statement that brings a natural, tropical touch to any space!

Displayed in a charming crate-style planter, this beautiful fern adds an earthy, organic feel to covered porches, sunrooms, or bright indoor spaces. Unlike traditional ferns, Staghorn Ferns naturally grow attached to trees in tropical environments, making them a fascinating and unique addition to any plant collection!

🌿 Plant Care Instructions

• ☀️ Light: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or filtered light. Avoid harsh direct afternoon sun, which can scorch its beautiful fronds.

• 💧 Water: Water thoroughly when the growing medium begins to dry, allowing excess water to drain completely. Avoid keeping the roots constantly soggy. Reduce watering during cooler months when growth slows.

• 🌡️ Temperature: Thrives in warm temperatures between 65–85°F. Protect from freezing temperatures, cold drafts, and prolonged exposure to temperatures below 55°F.

• 💦 Humidity: Enjoys moderate to high humidity! A humidifier or naturally humid environment helps maintain lush, healthy foliage. Good airflow is also important.

• 🪴 Growing Medium: Prefers a loose, airy mixture such as sphagnum moss and orchid bark that allows excellent drainage and airflow around the roots.

• 🌱 Fertilizer: Feed lightly with a diluted, balanced fertilizer once a month during active growth in spring and summer. Reduce feeding during cooler months.

• ✂️ Pruning: Remove completely dead or damaged fertile fronds as needed. Avoid removing the protective shield fronds, even when they naturally turn brown, as these are an important part of the plant's growth.

• 🌿 Crate Care: Ensure the crate allows proper drainage and airflow. Water the growing medium thoroughly and allow excess moisture to drain before returning the plant to its display location.

🐾 Pet Toxicity

Generally Considered Pet Friendly! Staghorn Ferns are generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. However, species-specific veterinary toxicity information for Platycerium grande is limited, so pet safety cannot be guaranteed.

Although not known to be poisonous, consuming plant material may still cause mild digestive upset. Keep curious pets from chewing the foliage or crate materials.

💚 Good to Know

• Size: 8-inch Crate

• Botanical Name: Platycerium grande

• Also Known As: Grande Staghorn Fern, Giant Staghorn Fern

• Care Level: Moderate

• Light Requirements: Bright, Indirect or Filtered Light

• Water Needs: Water When Growing Medium Begins to Dry

• Humidity: Moderate to High

• Pet Friendly: Generally Considered Non-Toxic 🐾

• Growth Habit: Epiphytic, Upright & Spreading

• Foliage: Large Green Antler-Like Fronds with Broad Protective Shield Fronds

• Special Feature: Displayed in a Decorative Crate

• Perfect For: Covered porches, sunrooms, hanging displays, bright indoor spaces, and tropical plant collections

Please note: Each plant is unique, and frond size, shape, fullness, and overall appearance may vary slightly from the plant pictured. Natural browning of protective shield fronds is a normal part of Staghorn Fern growth. Crate appearance may also vary.