Giant staghorn fern
Platycerium grande · Staghorn ferns · Polypody family
Also known as: Regal Elkhorn Fern · Staghorn Fern · Elkhorn Fern
Medium60–120cmPet-friendly
Giant staghorn fern care at a glance
Giant staghorn fern (Platycerium grande) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Giant staghorn fern
Possible pests on Giant staghorn fern include Scale insects, Mealybugs and Spider mites. Possible diseases include Root rot and Black spot. Giant staghorn fern is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Mealybugs Low
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Root rot Medium
- Black spot Low
Weather
- Cold damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Giant staghorn fern
- Which pests affect Giant staghorn fern?
- Possible pests on Giant staghorn fern include Scale insects, Mealybugs and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Giant staghorn fern?
- Possible diseases include Root rot and Black spot.
- Is Giant staghorn fern toxic to cats and dogs?
- Giant staghorn fern is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Giant staghorn fern need?
- Giant staghorn fern has a high water requirement.
- What light does Giant staghorn fern need?
- Giant staghorn fern prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Giant staghorn fern frost-hardy?
- Giant staghorn fern is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 15 °C.