Staghorn Fern स्टैगहॉर्न

🌱 About the plant

An antler-shaped epiphytic fern of Assam’s forests, mounted on a board.

Growing it

Grow it on a bark board with sphagnum, never in a pot of soil.

What it is for

Living wall specimen; a shade-house showpiece.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Bright shade

Water

Soak the mount weekly

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Balcony, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–100 cm

First harvest

Established in two years

Grow it on a bark board with sphagnum, never in a pot of soil.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Living wall specimen; a shade-house showpiece.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India