Staghorn Ferns are magnificent plants found growing on tree trunks and branches in their natural environment. This epiphytic fern has two types of fronds: basal or shield fronds that protect the roots and hold the plant firmly wherever it is growing and fertile fronds that have the antler shape for which it is well-known. Staghorn ferns are long-lived. We have some growing at Logees that are more than 40 years old. Staghorn fern can be grown in a pot or mounted on a wooden plaque as shown in the photo.