Is Staghorn Fern safe for pets?

Yes, Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Staghorn Fern easy to care for?

Staghorn Fern has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light.

Can Staghorn Fern grow indoors?

Staghorn Fern is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Staghorn Fern (Platycerium Bifurcatum) is a perennial fern in the Polypodiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or dappled_shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Platycerium bifurcatum is an epiphytic fern known for its distinctive forked fertile fronds resembling antlers.

Last updated: February 2026

Staghorn Fern

Platycerium Bifurcatum

Platycerium bifurcatum is an epiphytic fern known for its distinctive forked fertile fronds resembling antlers.

Quick Facts

Type

fern

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, dappled_shade, filtered_light

Hardiness Zones

9-12

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:peaty, loamy, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, epiphytic display, air purification

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Staghorn Fern

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Polypodiaceae

Genus:Platycerium