Staghorn Mounting

Where to start?

Platycerium superbum

Greek words Platys meaning ‘flat’, ceras meaning ‘a horn’, superbum Latin meaning ‘superb’.

(Staghorn Fern)

Staghorn Locations

Staghorn Fern

Staghorn Fern

 

This species is commonly found on the east coast of Australia. From north of Cairns to the Illawarra just short of Victoria.
They grow as epiphytes and occasionally lithophytes.

Mounting

Step 1 – Select Stag and mount.

Select Stag and mount

Step 2 – Drill a hole each side and just below centre of mount about 15cm(6″) apart.

Drill a hole each side and just below centre of mount about 15cm (6”) apart.

Step 3 – Feed wire just under front two leaves and push up to centre of plant.

Feed wire just under front two leaves and push up to centre of plant.

Feed wire just under front two leaves and push up to centre of plant.

Step 4 – Feed wire through mount on both sides.

Step 4

Step 5- Using pliers Pull wire tight and twist repeating until Stag is firmly held to board.

Step 5

Step 5

Step 6 – Trim wire ends and rotate back towards the board. Tap in with a hammer.

Step 6

Final Result

Staghorns For Sale

We have a range of Staghorns available in our online store.

Mounts For Sale

In our online store we have a range of mounts suitable for mounting staghorns, as well as a variety of other hard goods.

See here for the entire range of Hard Goods.