Staghorn Fern

Description:

Staghorns are epiphytes, meaning they prefer to grow above the ground attached to tree trunks or rocky outcrops where they can siphon water run-off from their host material. This run-off contains many nutrients that sustain the staghorn’s growth. The amazing thing about these ferns is that they also feed of their own composted frond material.

Habitat:

Urban garden.

Notes:

This one is thriving well on a Chico tree in our backyard.