- Sized to fit 4" grower pots with extra room for drainage
- Two-piece design includes pot with drainage hole and deep overflow saucer
- Glazed inside and out
- Ideal for indoor or outdoor applications
Staghorn Fern 8 in tall Small Scandinavian Ceramic
Estimated ship date: 08-20-2020
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Novice. The Staghorn Fern can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions
Safe plant for pets.
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.
Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.
Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.
Your orders are prepared in our workshops in Los Angeles, CA.
All our plants are grown in California under ideal conditions and responsibly.
We prioritize for our pots and accessories handmade craftsmanship.
Plant Details & Size
A unique plant with velvety leaves that resemble the horns of a moose. Arguably the weirdest member of the fern family, with maturity this plant should be transferred to a wood plank or basket to mimic its natural habitat of growing on trees.
- Overall size from bottom of pot to the top leaf: 8 in tall
- Nursery pot ⌀: 4 in
- Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
- Native to Australia
- Botanical name: Platycerium bifurcatum
*Please note that our plants are live and naturally grown (not artificial), so each one is unique, and shape or appearance may vary. While we aim to deliver plants within ±10% of the listed height, this cannot be fully guaranteed. If you have specific preferences or questions about plant height, please reach out, we're happy to assist.
Is This the Right Plant for You?
The Staghorn Fern was considered rare until a variety native to Australia was discovered to be more resilient for propagation. It has two unique types of leaves: fertile fork shaped fronds and sterile fronds that start green and fade to brown as they form the base of the plant.
Difficulty: Novice
The Staghorn Fern can be low-maintenance, though require certain conditions
Pets
Safe plant for pets.
Light
Needs bright indirect light · View Light Guide
Pot Design & Size
A sleek, two-piece minimalist vessel accompanied by a deep overflow saucer. Our planters are meticulously crafted from stoneware and high-fired to ensure enduring beauty and style for generations to come.
Construction and details
Care Essentials
Light
Needs bright indirect light · View Light Guide
Water
Soak & mist weekly
Care Guide
When mature, your Staghorn Fern should be mounted to a wood plank or placed in a basket for best growth. As an epiphytic plant (a plant that grows on other plants or objects in the wild), they grow best when elevated at home.
SCANDINAVIAN SIMPLICITY
Embrace minimalist design with our Scandinavian collection, featuring stoneware ceramic pots with drip saucers for practical elegance. These pieces reflect the essence of Scandinavian design—minimalist, functional, yet warm. Designed with form and function in mind, they are perfectly sized, water sealed, surface safe, and crafted from non-toxic materials.
What's included
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:
- Sourced from top California growers
- Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
- Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
- Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
- Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
- Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
- Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
When ordered with a ceramic pot, your set comes pre-assembled with our staging method for optimal airflow and drainage. This method ensures long-term comfort and care of your plant, repotting is not recommended.

Staghorn Ferns have a lush, nostalgic aesthetic that is perfect for covered porches and sunrooms, bathrooms and kitchens. Their '70s appeal pairs perfectly with eclectic textiles and vintage decor. They're ideal for mounting on wood plants as wall accessories.
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Featured Questions
ow Fast Do Staghorn Ferns Grow?
Staghorn Ferns are unique epiphytic plants known for their distinctive antler-shaped fronds. They typically grow at a moderate rate, gradually producing new fronds each growing season. Growth speed depends largely on environmental factors such as light, humidity, and temperature.
Under ideal conditions—bright, indirect light, high humidity, and warm temperatures—Staghorn Ferns can develop larger and fuller fronds within several months to a year. Growth may slow during cooler months or if the plant’s care requirements aren’t fully met.
Because they grow more slowly than many common houseplants, patience is key when cultivating Staghorn Ferns. Their striking, sculptural appearance is well worth the wait!
How Do I Water My Staghorn Fern?
Proper watering is essential for the health of your Staghorn Fern. These epiphytes absorb moisture through their root ball and fronds, so watering methods differ from typical potted plants.
If your Staghorn Fern is mounted, remove it from the wall and soak the root ball or mounting base in water for about 15 to 20 minutes, then allow excess water to drain. For potted Staghorn Ferns, water thoroughly when the growing medium feels dry to the touch.
Frequency varies based on humidity and temperature but generally occurs every 1 to 2 weeks. In warmer or drier conditions, your plant may need watering more often, while cooler or more humid environments require less frequent watering.
Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water to prevent rot. Maintaining consistent moisture without waterlogging supports healthy growth and vibrant fronds.
Do I Have to Mount My Staghorn Fern?
While mounting your Staghorn Fern is a popular method that mimics its natural epiphytic lifestyle, growing attached to tree bark or other surfaces, it is not mandatory.
You can successfully grow Staghorn Ferns in pots using a well-draining, chunky medium like orchid bark mixed with peat moss or sphagnum moss. Potted Staghorn Ferns require slightly different watering routines but still thrive when given proper humidity and light.
Mounting is often preferred by plant enthusiasts because it showcases the plant’s sculptural form and allows better air circulation around the root ball. Mounted Staghorn Ferns also become striking wall art pieces.
If you choose to mount, use materials such as wood plaques and sphagnum moss to secure the fern gently. Whether mounted or potted, providing bright, indirect light, consistent moisture, and good humidity are key to keeping your Staghorn Fern healthy and thriving.