Staghorn Ferns need to be given lots of light, but what we do not want is to have these ferns in direct sunlight. The natural growth environments for the fern is in dappled sunlight. This is achieved by them growing along tree trunks in the tropical forests. To achieve this you want to have the fern placed by a large tree if growing out doors; or indoors in a room with a lot of light but that is not directly in the suns rays. This may cause the plant to scorch.
Key Takeaways:
- A staghorn fern can be a very huge fern if it is left to grow.
- A staghorn fern can be very tricky to grow for people because they need a lot of light.
- Staghorn ferns grow in tropical forests and are adapted to the light that comes down through trees.
“Staghorn ferns can’t really survive with just ambient artificial light – they need to be near a window to stay healthy”