Staghorn fern (Platycerium alcicorne)

The aptly named staghorn fern is a low-light plant that works both indoors and out. Its leaves look similar to its namesake. They eventually brown and whither before they’re replaced by new growth. They need moderate to low light with moderate moisture.

The staghorn fern doesn’t need typical potting soil. It’s epiphytic. That’s a technical way to say they grow on vertical surfaces like on a tree trunk. When indoors they can be mounted in a basket or plank with a small amount of compost or peat.