Ep. 17 - Mounting Staghorn Ferns
Are Staghorn Ferns a vegan alternative to mounted taxidermy?
According to our guest in Episode 17, they are! Platycerium ferns are known for their coarsely branched fronds that resemble antlers more than the delicate, airy foliage of other ferns. They have certain cultural requirements for success, but these are fantastic as houseplants and one of the best ferns for indoor success. The Plant Daddies bring a friend on the show to teach him how to mount (“with ruthless efficiency”) and care for these botanical oddities.
Mentioned in this episode:
plants as living art
unconventional growing techniques, and how this might be an ideal fern for a first venture into growing mounted plants
the process and maintenance of a mounted Staghorn Fern