- Botanical Name: Platycerium bifurcatum
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Common Name(s): Staghorn fern, Elkhorn fern
- Description: Native to Java and southeastern Australia, the Birds Nest 'Staghorn' fern has a fuzzy texture to the leaves that can get very large if taken care of. The name bifurcatum means forked, referring to the leaves that split and resemble stag or elk horns. It can grow up to 31-35 in tall and wide, and care is easy as long as they're provided with low to medium light and moderate moisture like most ferns.
- Light: This fern likes bright indirect light
- Care Through summer and fall, mist your plant regularly, and check the moss at the base of the plant regularly for dryness. Less light or heat means less watering. Remember that these plants don't tolerate overwatering. During the winter, you'll likely need to cut back on watering.