Scientific name: platycerium bifurcatum (broad-horned plant whose leaves branch into two). Common name :staghorn fern, elkhorn fern. Origin: native to java, new guinea and eastern australia. The staghorn fern's distinctive fronds let it stand out in any houseplant collection. These plants, like many ferns, love moisture and humidity, and will appreciate being in a damper spot- and definitely away from radiators. The staghorn fern even has hairs all over its leaves which help it trap moisture; if you think your plant is dusty, it's probably actually these hairs, so don't wipe them off! Keep this plant happy and it will reward you with healthy, deep green foliage making any spot that bit brighter and greener. Light: bright but indirect light is best, especially in the warmer months when it could dehydrate your fern too much; in autumn and winter, it will benefit from an hour or so of sunlight per day. Water: staghorn ferns do not like to sit in soggy soil; they are naturally epiphytic, s