Propagate Staghorn Fern by Cutting

[@monicalarkin4616]

We have three large very old staghorn ferns that took a beating from hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. It’s time to give them the love and care they deserve. Thank you for this video 😊

[@ProjectBolony]

Very nice. They love water, that's for sure.

[@nadiacNZ]

Super helpful tutorial, i have a MASSIVE staghorn, probably the biggest in Australasia (3.5m High x 4m Wide x 10m Girth completely around the host tree) & I need to slow it down a bit, so am hoping to divide some off. Your video has given me the confidence I needed to try a few, thank you.

[@nicko9969]

Very nice, informative and helpful video mate. I've got 20 new pups, off my large stag horn. Personally, I get plenty of success, I find sphagnem moss, and some seed raising soil, is just spot on. Bananas help if you want free fertiliser for this particular plant. Cheers from Australia. 👍

[@ProjectBolony]

Thanks for sharing

[@balckbettystack]

Very easy to understand and great explanations. Now I believe I finally have the confidence to grow some separate pups. Thanks.😀👍

[@ProjectBolony]

It is all about placement afterwards. I prefer shady areas, at least filtered sun.

[@Sparrowfart2]

Good job, nice fern. when I was young we would just pull them apart. Seemed to work quite well. In our nursery I did hundreds of remounts. I used to use the knife to trim them to a pleasing shape. I think I will have to grow some more, I love these things.

[@ProjectBolony]

I would think pulling apart would work just fine, but a knife is just more precise so you can take a sprout from the larger plant and it doesn't affect it as much.

[@chonkypot]

That’s a cool hanging deal you have there. It’s not like the plaques you see elsewhere.

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

I like your hanging staghorn arrangement👍👍

[@itsjinky8496]

Thanks for sharing

[@D7rga]

when is the actual season to propagate to cut stag horn please guida

[@ProjectBolony]

I would say that after the winter would be good. It isn't like a normal cutting as you are not rooting it. The method in this video is cutting the roots out, more of a split or pup, and then supplying debris to the recently cut out plant to help retain moisture and for it to wrap around.

[@an27801]

I live in the UK. Its so frustrating having this hobby but zero humidity!

[@stevensims3342]

The way the staghorn grows flusters my pineal gland but it is such an amazing plant in the same regard. I think it is due to it creating the pockets for debris / leaf buildup. Really incredible plant though.

[@ProjectBolony]

Good deal

[@krizsays]

Thank you for this vid 😭 Been looking for info like this for a couple hours

[@ProjectBolony]

Glad I could help

[@claudiamandini]

Unbelievable! I live in Venezuela and will do this. I have around a Staghorn Fern growing kind of by itself. I'll try this to "get some children" from it. Thanks!

[@sandrahippler8865]

We just had 2 fall in a storm. One has to weigh a couple hundred lbs. so rather than trying to rehang, I think it needs to be spilt apart. Hopefully, I can do this

[@ProjectBolony]

Yes you can, just be patient as they do grow real slow.

[@treelife365]

Thanks so much for the detailed overview!

[@ProjectBolony]

Thanks

[@marciarioux2700]

Thank you so much! Happy gardening!

[@ProjectBolony]

You're welcome

[@JoyLabProductions]

Such clear explanation! Thank you!

[@ProjectBolony]

Your welcome. Almost ready to do another one.

[@masherlantoyPradono]

Is the monkey hair from your coconut palm tree can be replace with another, wood or cupboard orang else? Thanks for your video

[@ProjectBolony]

Yes, it is just filler that will hold it up and also keep some moisture when it gets watered. I try to stay away from pine bark or pine needles, but I know other things will work. BTW that was a Cabbage Palm.

[@MrParcho]

In Australia we have always known those as elk horn ferns. Staghorns ar the ones with the bid shield leaves.

[@ProjectBolony]

I think they are the same thing. There are many varieties of this type of fern. I believe the elk horn is a different plant all together. Here are a couple of websites to check out. garden.org/ideas/view/drdawg/2161/Staghorn-and-Elkhorn-Ferns/ - www.baag.com.au/staghorn-elkhorn-ferns/

[@MrParcho]

@@ProjectBolony They are all of the same family. I was just making the comment that in Australia we just make the distinction between those two in particular. It is just a comment, take it or leave it, not really an issue.

[@JtanTrue]

great.. I like it.. Thank you so much

[@rinog-56]

How do you tell which way is up?

[@ProjectBolony]

The leaves or horns will grow upwards, but you can put it flat and it will will eventually position itself.

[@luisacosta7885]

Love your video, Thanks!!!!!

[@subee21]

Great video! I have a large staghorn. During a recent storm it appears that a piece of my staghorn broke off. It has a small "shield" that's attached however it has no roots. I'm wondering if I can mount it now or should I do something different to promote root growth and then mount it? Any advice is appreciated.

[@ProjectBolony]

Just make sure it's not in direct sun and it is getting watered periodically. Just put in some medium that will retain moisture and the staghorn will do the rest. That is if there is enough there to begin with. If not, it doesn't hurt to try.

[@SoaringSpirit1111]

I was given a pup 2 years ago by my neighbor. It grew into a beautiful adult. Im going to gift it to someone, but watched your video to take some small pups to start again with. I have a composting pile that has beautiful dark soil. Can i use some spanish moss & dried fern ? I don't have palm trees. Thanks so much for the great video -:)

[@ProjectBolony]

I would think spanish moss would work, especially dead moss. I believe it is just for keeping some moisture and giving it some cushion to sit on so it is not dry. Give it a try and see what happens.

[@Gigitalaloca]

Thank for sharing we have one in my husband's family for over 30 yrs and it's super big and needs to be separated the weight has become to much and it's over 5 feet tall. Ty again for the Information

[@ProjectBolony]

Good Luck with it - check out this rehanging staghorn video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nYpZuca7lopbM

[@trendabryan4653]

Do u know anyone who could seperate a huge 3 ft by 5 round staghorn in Interlachen Florida

[@ProjectBolony]

No, but it is not too difficult. Using a long saw you may be able to cut in half, then half again, and so on. Then putting chains around the new ball, or putting into a basket. String or chain may cut into it as well. Good luck.

[@jackiewimberly3260]

Hi! Great video...what do you do with the whole in the mother plant?

[@ProjectBolony]

Nothing, it will eventually be covered with the leaves.

[@sass9746]

OMG....6years ago.....are they still alive? Thx

[@ProjectBolony]

Yes, very much so and they are even bigger.

[@lorenaortiz6829]

Thank you for your time and educating us...I appreciate it....🍃🌿🌱💮🌾🌿

[@ladonnaadams4200]

my staghorn is huge and just recently I have noticed some small round soft spores. What are they?

[@ProjectBolony]

Not sure - a picture might help - mine are really dry right now and are slow going. If you can't post a picture you can post a link to one. The rainy season just started and I am forecasting much green. Remember there are the 2 leaves, the one that resembles the antlers and then the round leaf that makes the plant base. Also, the fern itself can host many other plants, so mushrooms, other fungi, and other ferns can sprout up out of the staghorn, especially when it is wet and shaded.

[@Gibbypastrami]

I have this huge staghorn that swallowed the pot it was in, I, in a very "winging it" kinda way, tied it into a tree, I recently took some cutting, stuck them in between the ropes in certain places around the tree I tied the big one to, but I didn't have sphagnum moss, I was planning on getting some soon, but hey! There's a giant nasty palm pull of red ants just outside my property, guess I'm going on a field trip! Hope I don't get bit too many times!

[@ProjectBolony]

Have to be quick

[@Gibbypastrami]

@@ProjectBolony Definitely! I was able to get what I needed without disturbing them much XD, unfortunately I didn't get it done quick enough, 2 out of 5 of my cuttings died, but the other 3 are doing well! Can't wait for them to swallow the trees next XD

[@ProjectBolony]

It'll be a while, but well worth it.

[@Kiwi_Sib]

Is the brown stuff on the leaves spores ?

[@ProjectBolony]

Yes

[@funkmasterandre]

thanks for the tutorial, just wondering what happens to the hole in the mother plant? does it close up over time? if not, is there any negative effects brought on by cutting a pup out of the elkhorn? thank you!

[@ProjectBolony]

I have had them cover over mostly with the large leaves. Over time they will blend. No different than leaves falling off or getting damaged in some way.

[@theresaricca4417]

Amazing 😉 thank you so much I never knew I live in San Francisco area , the ferns must love the fog Always pregnant my fern with pups

[@fastlee84]

May i know why is pine wood not adviseable to use as a mount?

[@ProjectBolony]

Well, I don't have any scientific proof, or really any evidence, but I know the pine is acidic. I would not recommend it, but it could work if the pine sap was exhausted from the wood. Again, my Rehanging my #staghorn ferns with big chains after they crashed to the ground.. I know that ferns like the decaying type of environment.

[@carlitoswayrodriguez5199]

I used to have that plant in El Salvador I like it , But here in Utah I don’t know where to find it 😞😞

[@ProjectBolony]

You may be able to order a small one online and have delivered. I am sure it will do well if it is in the shade, out of the really cold weather, and watered.

[@lorenaortiz6829]

Amazon

[@lorenaortiz6829]

Hopefully they deliver there I order mine and I'm going to to mount the plant on wood and hang it on the wall.

[@deboraharnold7690]

Will cutting hurt my beautiful large Staghorn Fern. A cousin wantstogeta baby from my Stag Fern. I would be devastated if anything happened

[@ProjectBolony]

You just have to be careful not to go too deep, but they are pretty resiliant. As long as you have several chutes coming out and a clear place to cut without getting into another chute, it should be ok. There is always purchasing a small staghorn and getting started that way.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

Oh god...your user name, it's a win! I love it!

[@lerden95]

Why stay away from pine? Is it toxic?

[@ProjectBolony]

I believe the sap is very strong. I don't normally see ferns growing on pine so when choosing a base, that is why I recommended something other than pine.

[@diannenaworensky6698]

I always had analysis paralysis when it came to my Staghorns. The easiest way that I found was to use one of those "ginsu" knives. I just get in there and cut them off. It was quick and done before my anxiety could ramp up. After I harvested the pup I would take those leaves with all the spores and rub them on the area that I just harvested the babies from. I always got more babies from this method. I had always done baskets but last year I put one on wood. I swear I think it grows quicker that way. What do you prefer for fertilizer ?? Most of mine are hanging in the trees so I just throw milorganite up there. Thanks for a cool video !! ✌🏻❤

[@shawnabelle2824]

what do you do to the hole in mother plant

[@ProjectBolony]

Leave it, the leaves will eventually cover it.

[@135Bubby]

Poor mom plant. big ole square hole. lol

[@angeldye6979]

Like a piece of cake

[@ProjectBolony]

Exactly

[@petikagrant4401]

I’ve recently moved into a new house and all around the bottom of the trees are small staghorns or elkhorns, most are a good distance away from each other. What would be the best way to remove from the trees? They are attached to tea trees (in in Australia) is like to do as little damage to the ferns and the tea trees as possible.

[@ProjectBolony]

I would test an area. They should do okay by just "ripping" them off of the tree. Most likely the roots are not embedded in the tree, but maybe they are. If you pluck off a small section then you could see how it does before you do the rest. I have taken a small shoot that fell off of a larger one and it grew fine. It is only one little shoot so it is going to take a while.

[@Sparrowfart2]

fair enough, I probably did that also, it was about 40 years ago.

[@mariliaferreira4932]

Omg Its hard to do it friend!

[@brendastolecki4755]

You should have soaked the monkey hair first....you didn't even water it before hanging it...???

[@ProjectBolony]

That's a good idea. I water after. It's an air plant, so I'm thinking watering often until it grows enough to keep more moisture between waterings.

[@lisamurphy5770]

You know it’s funny but your Staggs don’t look all that healthy? There seems to be a LOT of diseased leaves and it’s very yellow! Mine are very , very dark green with tons of leaves. Are yours in the wrong area perhaps? Diseased leaves should be removed so the bad spores don’t spread. Thanks for the video though.

[@benjaminevans9137]

The staghorns in the video aren't staghorns! They are elk horns!, misleading video!

[@OTERO81]

I always cut the shields off my staghorn, not knowing what they were. My plants are full of giant fan leaves, and I think it due to no no shield.

[@ProjectBolony]

interesting