Light: Stag horns fern grows best in bright, indirect light. Strong summer sun will damage its fronds.

Water: Water thoroughly, allowing medium to dry out between watering. Water potted plants from below for 15 minutes. For mounted ferns, plunge the root portion into room-temperature water for 15 minutes, then drip-dry. It is better to err on the dry side — mature plants are more tolerant of drought than soggy medium, which can cause root rot.

Humidity: Prefers moist air. Dry indoor air will cause brown tips. Mist the fronds regularly with room-temperature water to keep the humidity high.

Temperature: Average room temperatures 60-75°F/16-24°C

Soil: Sphagnum moss or medium specially made for epiphytes such as bromeliad or orchid mix.