{"product_id":"staghorn-fern","title":"Staghorn Fern","description":"\u003cp\u003eNothing else in the houseplant world looks quite like a Staghorn Fern. Instead of growing in soil, it mounts to a board or nestles in a basket, its antler-shaped fronds fanning outward while a round, shield-like frond wraps around its base like armor. It reads more like a piece of living sculpture than a typical potted plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlatycerium bifurcatum is native to the rainforests of Australia and New Guinea, where it grows as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches, pulling moisture from humid air rather than soil. That's exactly why it's often displayed mounted on wood rather than sitting in a pot — it's simply following its natural habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plant for someone who wants their fern collection to include one genuine showstopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe shield fronds at the base turn brown and papery over time, and that's not a sign of trouble — it's part of how the plant protects its root system, so resist the urge to trim them off. It's a small detail that trips up a lot of first-time owners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium, indirect light. Direct sun scorches the fronds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak or mist thoroughly, then allow to dry before watering again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs high humidity. Mist regularly or grow near a humidifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers 65 to 80 degrees F. Keep away from cold drafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow. Antler fronds lengthen gradually each season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate. Different care routine than a typical potted fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic and pet safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThose brown, papery shield fronds at the base are meant to stay — they're the fern's own protective structure, not dead growth to remove. Only trim the antler fronds if they're clearly damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more care tips, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/house-plant-resource-the-worlds-wiki-for-indoor-tropical-foliage-plants\"\u003ePlant Care Library\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House Plant Dropship","offers":[{"title":"3\" Pot \/ Nursery Pot","offer_id":48658366628024,"sku":"3_FERN_STAGHORN","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Nursery Pot","offer_id":48658366660792,"sku":"4_FERN_STAGHORN","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ Black Cyclinder","offer_id":48658366693560,"sku":"4_FERN_STAGHORN_PP.BLK.CYL","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\" Pot \/ White Cyclinder","offer_id":48658366726328,"sku":"4_FERN_STAGHORN_PP.WHT.CYL","price":92.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Nursery Pot","offer_id":48658366791864,"sku":"6_FERN_STAGHORN","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Black Cyclinder","offer_id":48658366824632,"sku":"6_FERN_STAGHORN_PP.BLK.CYL","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ White Cyclinder","offer_id":48658366857400,"sku":"6_FERN_STAGHORN_PP.WHT.CYL","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/2864\/1208\/files\/3fe878c5-3e4a-5721-a12d-20d17a5cf990.jpg?v=1777917371","url":"https:\/\/ouiverte.com\/products\/staghorn-fern","provider":"Oui Verte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}