Staghorn Fern planted in a Moss Ball

[@GardeningatDouentza]

Oh Bill. I had to go back and look at this one. You have reminded me why I won't be trying those moss balls! I love your cheery nature and can-do attitude. It is quite infectious. Good luck with the fern.

[@TheEltel01]

hows this stag doing now bill did it survive.😂😂😂

[@catharinabezuidenhout6833]

Thank you so much for the video! I just bought a miniature fern yesterday that I want to mount on a moss ball, but was not sure how to go at it, now I know! Please keep us updated on how it goes with your stag horn!

[@PlantzNThings]

+Catharina Bezuidenhout I will keep you updated for sure :)

[@kikis2010tubo]

Lol first off, love the vid, second you sound just like Ty Burrell!

[@veronicagalvez9910]

It was very nice and creative 😍 good job Bill 🌺

[@PlantzNThings]

+veronica galvez Thanks :)

[@emhartjes]

I am looking forward to updates. I love stag horn ferns and I think the moss ball is a perfect mount for it.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Elona Hartjes I hope it works out... i will for sure have updates

[@MrFkoller]

Hi Bill, I hope the growing tip roots soon. But I'll give you two warnings, that moss ball will need frequent soaking, and the dead headed root system could end up sending all kinds of pups all over the ball, which loos amazing but makes for really difficult repotting, or remounting in this case. Good luck, looks really cool.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Franz von Köller Thank you for the Tips... and yes I have been watering it very regularly... mostly because I am worried about the rootless top..lol

[@fenixash05]

Dude, Bill, THANK-YOU for having all the plants! Every plant I look up, you have! It's been this way for years. Bless you for your knowledge and vast collection of specimens. You rock man.

[@heatherralston6440]

I have aquired a pup, I'm going to do this :) Right now, mine is sitting on the moss in a hanging basket for about 2 weeks and i think it's not touching the moss enough, looks like it is getting stressed

[@21Cauzzie]

How are you going to keep it moist? I think on a piece of wood the wood would stay moist for longer. But yours will look really nice when it gets a go on.

[@HousePlantJournal]

Watching this video gave me both fond and frustrating memories of the time I mounted my staghorn fern back in April. I think the ball method will have faster evaporation than if mounted on a board. Also - do you know about sporotrichosis? I'm sort of paranoid about it so I never handle sphagnum moss barehanded. Anyway, the final result looks really nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@fortheloveofwater_]

House Plant Journal what is this infection?

[@dianed3491]

Bill, that looks like a pinata!!!! LOL.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Diane D HA! Please don't hit it with a stick...lol

[@problame2249]

Your wire basket reminds me of the "macramé" plant hangers I made out of aircraft cable because I wanted something sleeker/chic-er than yarn.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Problame OOOooo Macramé would be fun! I might try that next time :)

[@problame2249]

I used lengths of 1/16" cable and the clamps/clips instead of knots in a simple design (plus a ring and an S-hook to hang). They look pretty good; chic and sleek instead of hobby-crafty.

[@NancyH25]

Bill, you crack me up! Do you think the head will reattach itself to the roots or regrow roots? I wasn't sure why you put it on after it was decapitated..lol...nice haircut btw

[@PlantzNThings]

+Nancy Huffman lol... well it's been 2 weeks since the incident...lol... and it's still green so i'm hopeful it will continue to grow well.. I was worried

[@imtherainmaker]

OMG Bill, l just love your humour lol, here l was about to venture into hanging my stag horn (first time) and l come to you looking for help and you go and kill your stag straight up lol, so l thought okay, l can’t do much worse can l? lol. So here l go, l am going to follow your lead because l love the ball idea and l’ll adjust my attitude dial to “Can Do” and we’re set. Wish me luck. Yours turned out beautifully by the way 🙏🏼 it worked.

[@fngqrie]

I love this one! Great job, bill. This type of fern is mount on the tree in my area, indonesia. They love shady shade, just because indonesia is tropical. One day if you want to change it, maybe you can try an old tree pieces and mount the fern on it. :))

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

oh Bill you are so funny! poor little stack horn fern! how could you do that to him! I am sure it does well in the moss ball. I think when it grows and covers the ball it will look fantastic.

[@PlantzNThings]

+MaryG Orchids That was my thought :) I shot this video last weekend and the plant is still alive so i don't think i killed it by chopping off its head..lol

[@marygorchidsmore2058]

+PlantzNThings glad to hear it! I am sure it will do well!

[@1jsolano]

Hey Bill, how's that stag horn fern doing? This video was funny to watch. I wonder if the piece you left inside the moss ball will continue to grow. We need an update on this bad boy.

[@chitracoulton7926]

how is it doing today , looking pretty,I want to try on mine too, but I will wait and see yours first lol

[@PlantzNThings]

+Chitra Coulton it's still alive...lol.. even when its head broke off..lol

[@harshiw86]

wrap in on a coconut husk !! it works !!

[@imtherainmaker]

Harshi Wickramasinghe l like that idea thank you and that not only makes sense but it would be so easy, have you done one before like that?

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Oh boy, that cotton string will mold and mildew..eventually...bill. let's hope it catch root fast, then you can get rid of the cotton string..Thanks for sharing.

[@PlantzNThings]

+SHARON SHORT yea the string is only temporary. the fishing line would cut through it like a knife for sure

[@altpapapi]

I'm thinking Bill threw this mess in the trash after the video ended.

[@PlantzNThings]

it lasted for maybe a year... then I tossed it. my lazy watering habits are not good for something like this...

[@debrag3666]

Next time maybe you start wrapping from the brown part to give some support. The part thats broken put it in moss to develop roots. You are so funny

[@loadedfun4764]

How’s your staghorn today?

[@isavalla1935]

Where did you buy the stag horn fern from?

[@PlantzNThings]

+Ducktape ParaCentral i can't remember to be honest. i think it was Holland Park Garden Gallery a year or 2 ago..

[@marquessman]

lol. You're just a plant manhandler!! Looking forward to the updates.

[@PlantzNThings]

+marquessman lol... soon i'll do an update... I'm on the fence about it

[@ttrj1]

I used nylon stock and will grate

[@fificorina]

Hi Bill, what did you say you are doing or living? Are you sure you aren't an engineer or something? :) This video is very amusing but man, so much trouble:) did you ever consider Astrid's idea of using a fish net bags of onions or orange? You can also check the Dollar store for fish net stockings for ladies, they come in all colors, including the skin color :)

[@PlantzNThings]

+fifi fifi lol... I like to do things the hard way...lol I could have also used sheet moss to start the ball...

[@AquaLew]

you can live stream on Periscope and get instant feedback

[@MeiBabee]

That's a great specimen!

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

Funny funny funny.

[@growingthings6232]

where was the swearing ? I watched only cause the promise of some swearing ? Damn you Bill!

[@PlantzNThings]

+Growing Things $%^# *(())_ ^%$#

[@debrag3666]

I had a good laugh.not at the plant Do your homework next time. Respect that you love plants

[@MrMomo182]

I think it would be easier to use one of those plastic net bags lemons come in at the store.

[@PlantzNThings]

+Leo Schultz you might be right :)... it would save a lot of stress

[@sherbear8580]

Kokedama!

[@chrisroberts8648]

COOOOLLLL

[@valenciaharris84]

Lol. I would have gave up

[@SHARONSHORTOrchidsandGarden]

lol!!!

[@growingthings6232]

where the fuck is the bonsai do a video on it Damnit !!! lol

[@PlantzNThings]

+Growing Things soon it will be winter for goodness sake.... I will try making a bonsai video this weekend

[@mariajosesilvadosanjos1291]

Eu gostaria de saber tua língua mais sou brasileira afffff