How to mount a Staghorn fern - tutorial / guide

[@charlespartrick528]

We live in Indonesia and have staghorn and elkhorn ferns that are huge. Almost 2 meters and growing. We use half the wire basket of a standing fan as the base to mount the fern to the wall.

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

i have 3 species from Malaysia Ridleyi, holttumii and coronarium, and 3 from Indonesia Grande from north sulawesi also can found in Mindanao, Sulu archipelago Philippine, wandae from Papua and willinckii from Java(also found in Bali, Kangen Island, Madura, Nusatenggara and Timor Leste)

[@wernersa.102]

I bought my first staghorn fern today because it was on sale and I have always wanted one, but they are very expensive in South Africa. Have gone through 6 other videos and yours are by far the best. Great voicing and easy-to-follow video. Thank you very much, Ma'am.

[@thesucculentsociety234]

Just wanted to say after a lifetime of growing succulent plants, I've recently been encouraged into Staggies by a friend and purchased two small bifurcatums and looking at mounting them have just watched 5 videos. This is BY FAR the best. Well done :)

[@auroraborealis13579]

I just got my first SHF, but it’s in a nursery pot. I want to mount it, but I’m NERVOUS!! This was helpful and I will be following this guide Step by Step!

[@sallent7800]

This was the best Staghorn fern mounting tutorial I've seen, and I've watched quite a few. Thank you for all of the thoughtful advice, hints and instruction! I just mounted my first Staghorn after watching your video!

[@inquisitivegreens]

Wow, thank you! I'm so glad you found it useful and even mounted your own fern!

[@Jodyi]

I have been putting off mounting my staghorn fern for years because I was intimidated by the process. Your tutorial is the perfect instruction and I'm so happy to take it from a moderately happy container-bound plant to a beautiful and happy mounted plant! Thank you so much for the details and care instructions. Cheers!

[@janetthines9532]

The stapler is the best idea for mounting! I didn't think of that. Best tutorial because you tell us how to be sure it is mounted tightly enough and I was concerned it might fall off the board. Thank you.

[@PDXborn]

When I bought my first one 20 plus years ago, they told me the banana peel trick. First time I've run across another person doing the same. Thanks for sharing.

[@sandradoyle9200]

Thank you for an excellent tutorial. You are a natural! Keep doing what you do. I hope that my Staghorn looks as good as yours someday.

[@leelalo6625]

This was informative and peaceful to watch. I mounted my first and I will be getting more soon. They are beautiful plants.

[@rogetpaii3565]

I am just learning how to hang the stag horn fren on to a board

[@KarinJY]

I've learned how to mount staghorn ferns before, but your video is just filled with so much good info! I'm about to remount one of mine (I didn't secure it well enough) so I'll definitely be using your tips, especially with the banana peels! Thank you!

[@mikeconklin1567]

I found a local Cypress Lumber yard with numerous boards cheap. I now use plastic green mesh like chicken wire. Easy to cut out a window to fit over fern. I encourage you to view as many U Tube videos as needed.

[@jessicam.3925]

The ultimate hang-on platycerium tutorial. Love it!

[@Bronco_Graves]

Awesome video. Thank you for the pro-tip on the banana peels. I have mounted 2 of these so far and you’ve taught me some things I didn’t know. I love staghorns- my fav also. I know you must be very busy juggling the new shop, the orders and producing the vlogs. I look forward to the content you create and sharing your passion for plants.

[@inquisitivegreens]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! I really appreciate your support!

[@sassymuffin9917]

You can use stockings (the thin skin colored ones) cut into thin stripes for mounting, especially used with orchids cause it definitely won't ever hurt the roots even if it comes in contact with them for any reason:) the moss usually also will cover them over time

[@inquisitivegreens]

Great tip! I haven’t tried this yet. Thank you!

[@michelleday329]

Do u do orchids too??

[@jackiedavenport1530]

I like twine, too. And burlap, I use as well.

[@candidadychitan7787]

I do used stockings to mount my orchids too.

[@KlinessDeButy]

Favorite staghorn video!

[@teykrit]

One of the best video I’ve seen about staghorn fern. Thank you! Hope you have a great day:)

[@keithmarsh4641]

The best mounting tutorial by Far. Thank you very much

[@jensimmonds7356]

When do you need to transplant them and how? This tutorial was fantastic tutorial thank you

[@barbll000]

It looks like you've created the perfect nook to sit and enjoy the plants.

[@LostinAmerica2012]

Wow! Thank you so much for this very thorough video. I especially appreciate the detailed info on the yellowing and brown leaves and 'shields'. For as long as I can remember I have ALWAYS wanted a staghorn fern but never lived where I could accommodate one. I recently bought a house in Oregon (zone 8b) and bought my very first staghorn fern! YAAAYYY!!! I'm hoping I can manage to keep it alive. It's living indoors near a window. I think my climate may get too cold for it during the Winter here where is regularly gets in the 20's F and in the 100's during the Summers. Excellent video. Thank yo so much!

[@spudy-bug1956]

Thank you, great video! You gave me all the information I needed.

[@suzannej6073]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you.

[@SharonH11100]

Much appreciated info. Lost my two years ago to mourning doves (which I also love) using them as nests. Husband died a year ago and want to start another staghorn fern. Thanks for reminding why, at age 79🙋🏼‍♀️☘️

[@AOCUSNRET]

Beautiful, looks pretty neat.

[@AmySol3]

This tutorial is fantastic! My fern has lived outside for 7 years. Moved into apartment and need to mount it. Wondering if they draw bugs if growing indoors, with or without feeding it banana peels? Thank you!

[@salisebastian4826]

i have mounted two type platycerium in coconut. it is a new method for me. thank u .

[@sophiebaldwin191]

Another great tutorial Katie- thankyou. Staghorns one of my favourites as well after seeing my first in Australia. I have one mounted hanging in the bathroom with a south - west facing window. Seems to love it there with the late afternoon sun and humidity. Has pushed out three new fronds over the winter months hear in the UK. Notice once a new frond appears it seems to almost double in size every few days!

[@tammyapplegate7544]

Thank you. I’ve had one in the house a couple of years with ac on in the pot it came in. Hubby put it on a board a few weeks ago but was worried it wasn’t well because of the yellow leaves. We put it oustside just now after watching this. Live in Central Texas were it gets 100 plus. Hope it does well. Thank you very informative.

[@mommasond]

My gosh everything is so beautiful!!!

[@arlenemartinez7492]

Thank you 😊 I learned how to plant. I just bought one and I didn’t know how to. Thanks again .

[@WenSulli]

So helpful! Thank you! And your end result is just lovely!

[@carolrivarde3930]

Thank you, so much. Best video on mounting a staghorn. .

[@nancygrossman545]

Really appreciate your video. Watched many, lost a couple of stag horns, sure it was my fault. Your video was very well explained. Thanks so much. Will be following you.

[@sylviacahoon8571]

Thank you, this is the best video and you explained everything, well done 👍

[@shnuggumz]

A pro tip for preloading fertilizer. Instead of a banana peel, you can place slow release fertilizer in a tea bag. Then layer your soil and plant as usual.

[@lauraringle]

Good job. I need to figure the "which side is up" part out better but I am so new to staghorns I need to look at it more.

[@petermethven1892]

That was awesome. Very motivating! You made it look like a piece of cake. And the end result was pretty spectacular. Would love to see a video for kokedama too.

[@debiegordon3787]

W💚W... What gorg ferns u have. What greatluck to have MOSS grow locally🌱🌱🌱. Beautiful job💚👍💚👍💚

[@chrismcburnett9433]

Wonderful and informative video. I just purchased a staghorn. I'm going to mount soon. However, I am concerned that after each watering session,that the board it is mounted to,will leak moisture onto my wall. Any suggestions for that? I'm considering maybe affixing a sheet of plexiglass to the backside.

[@meganpahl3612]

May I ask how I can view all your available plants? I am an avid collector and am always looking for more!

[@francisc1854]

Looks beautiful, thank you for the step by step.

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

Very thorough, thank you. Particularly with the an explanation of the browning of the leaves and the shield fronds.

[@JarahOnDrums]

Thank you, Katie! My sister just got one for me as a gift! I haven't seen it yet though. She is coming down for vacation and will bring it then. She says it's in a coconut! I do want to get one that I can mount though. I've wanted one for years now! I hope all is good at your end!?.. I'll take a picture of my Staghorn and send it to you! 😊. Thanks again for the tutorial! Xxx

[@krizsays]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video! 🥰

[@sherryharding5792]

Thanms for the detailed tutorial. I had mounted mine on a chopping board as couldnt find anything else. Àfter about 49 days n9w, it doesnt look to happy. Please ad ise. I feel lucky to have stumblled upon your channel. Take care.

[@99xara99]

Good to hear that I can use any type of moss! Because everywhere it says to use spaghnum moss but that's just so expensive and I'm like - but I can just get moss for free everyywhere outside! So I hope this is gonna work for me.

[@RobinMoylan-lz5xk]

This is an excellent tutorial! ❤❤ thanks

[@pheobekitts]

So much great information. I think I can do it ❤

[@whitneyvantassell215]

Thank you for this amazing video!!! You are very talented!!

[@yapacreation]

Amazing.....

[@NoOneHere2Day]

I rub coconut oil all over the wood I'm going to use to mount my staghorn. Makes it's waterproof and it's all natural.

[@conormarsh1149]

Does this work for any wood?

[@danhammond8406]

The oil will break down over time so the wood can get wet. The plant likes it when the wood rots. It provides more nutrients

[@elizabethd2862]

Very, very informative. Rhank you!!❤😊

[@beccahoo]

Thank you for this great video :) Do you think I could use a wooden acacia chopping board? You mentioned "treated wood" but I am guessing as it's a kitchen item so there should not be any hazardous chemicals in the wood? It would be so much easier to use as they cheese platter boards already have thumb holders which we could hang the staggies with on the wall :)

[@beccahoo]

PS you werent sporadic and very methodical and organised in thinking along with speech!! Keep up your great work!

[@adelaolivero9966]

Fantastic tutorial!!! I would order a couple of plants from you but I live in Europe and it would cost me a fortune.😮 Thank you!!!!!

[@PedroLuis-yp9ed]

That looked like a fungus gnat magnet especially with the banana bits, but if you only water once a month then its probably ok. I see that they need a lot of sunlight though. Do you think this will be ok indoors in regular to low light?

[@rezervatom]

If you ever get the chance to go to the munich botanic garden, (and they are fully open again), they have (well, one part of) a green house only dedicated to staghorn ferns

[@pamelabrown3439]

Beautiful. Thank you for the tutorial.

[@tonymather9179]

loved this, being an aussie they thrive here. like prehistoric thrive. im hunting more now.

[@illumlife588]

OMGoodness!! you lives in Seattle WA!!! I too am from Washington and I would give ANYTHING to live some place else...I crave peace and serenity and I love that you made the choice to move. At times I feel so bound to the U.S for health reasons, I want to move out of the U.S so, so, so bad! You said you are from Sweden Correct? I have been going one by one through your videos everyday when I have time to:) you are very easy for me to listen to (calm) no hurry or trying to get things done fast in your videos and I appreciate that a lot! Emily

[@andreadelcampo3491]

Looks awesome! Ur video was very informative...thanks 4 sharing 💚

[@martinkilpert933]

Thanks so much! So informative and continuously on topic. New Subscriber!

[@Layeredworld]

Such a lovely video. I wish we could hang out and look at plants.

[@silviacolombo6703]

Complimenti!! Video molto belli! Ti scrivo dall Italia 😁...adoro il platycerium!! 🌿🌱💦💚😘brava continua cosi!!! Silvia

[@trishatataryn8751]

That was great information ! Thank you so much ☺️

[@tonyabrown39]

Thanks! U helped with my new staghorn😊

[@hanna-leena]

Very informative video! Can´t wait to get my own staghorn fern now that i know how to mount it.

[@Nemo-yn1sp]

Excellent tutorial. Is it necessary for the mounting line to be plastic? I'd like to not add more garbage to forever. Is it ok for the line used to attach to decompose? MIght not be hidden from the start, but eventually and no added garbage to the planet. Thanks for doing this.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Can you use a foliar fertilizer? Kind of like using Orchid mist fertilizer on Hoyas?

[@nikkir0661]

Hi thanks for the video. I recently discovered some stag horn or elk horn not sure which on trees by a creek on our property in Australia. I’m thinking about moving one to a board as it is quite low on the tree and I’m worried it will get washed away during heavy rain.

[@waynesweirdworld5788]

Good luck. The most likely one you've found is P bifurcatum as P superbum has one dominant shield frond which does not produce pups, but is propagated by spores from it's fertile fronds. P veitchii is found in the low rainfall of northern Queensland.

[@lynnarrowsmith5089]

I really need suggestions with stagehorn that has become too large that is falling off its host board

[@Soviless99]

i wonder if you can soak the wood in banana water and also add rock phosphate to your base soil the root ball seats upon

[@sherryharding5792]

Sorry for the typo errors in my earlier comment. I wanted to also tell you that yours is the best of all the rest which i was going thru before i mounted my one and only. I put screws on the chopping board. Gave it a light sandpaper scŕub and then mounted it.then i used coconut husk instead of moss. Is that ok? Do advise. Thanks in advance❤

[@avaf1084]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@marianwooten6110]

Love this!❤

[@dukeallen4370]

Well Done! You have a new subscriber.

[@AniandOllie]

Do the roots really attach to the wood? Can you show a picture of that?

[@lindacarey2880]

Great video 😊

[@wallflowerjr]

Mounting these stag horns is very important I had one that weighed about 200 pounds and if you don't mount them right in the 1st place, you'll have trouble.

[@maryschaefer9371]

Great Tutorial! Can you say your process for feeding the banana? Amount, size, peel and fruit, etc? Thanks

[@adamhumen4389]

Hello It was lovely video , u talked step by step... I have some hong ferns, I bought them , I guess they were pulled out very soon. My question is before put them on the wood , should I plant them in a pot??? Thanks

[@cynthiamcmahon9656]

Great video good info well said.

[@rahullsingh5]

Great job

[@Zed483]

great job , thanks

[@Ramco247eventsllc]

Hello great video can you tell me what the hanging plant is next to the fern it is absolutely beautiful☺😍

[@TheC3.]

Did the staples hold well over time? I worry they may come loose over time.

[@BabitCabrera]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@katiesolontoi8499]

This was great! Thank you so much!

[@Patriciagol]

I love it! Thank you solo much, I’m going to try it.

[@1cleandude]

Great video thanks for your time and expertise! I live in Louisiana and want to attach my staghorn to my LA Bald Cypress. Please tell me how cold hardy are these plants? Thanks again!🙏🏻

[@shawneywellmann8700]

I followed your video and mounted a staghorn fern!

[@inquisitivegreens]

That's so awesome! I'm glad you were able to find guidance here!

[@pamelamartin3568]

Thanks great video. What would you do if your staghorn got too much water. Also looks like it's rotting?

[@marshaharwood8883]

Love your videos

[@chrystalsabin4091]

Good information, thanks for sharing.

[@yunfanzhang7140]

How do you get rid of all the bug eggs in your forest moss?

[@paulreschke4171]

Do you use Monel or Stainless Steel staples, what pound test monophilament line?

[@marivicgo]

My friend gave me a mounting board but it is finished walnut. What chemicals in the finish are harmful? How can I still use this beautiful finished wood?

[@christopherkoop3092]

Thank You- I'm inspired!

[@nicolamount9591]

Thank you 😊

[@YolandaParkeryloils4u]

I love those ferns. I am in North Dakota and it would possibly get damaged during winter if shipped. Do you have a site where you sell these?