Fern, Staghorn, Plaque, 12"x16" trailing kindof like a braid unfurling

kindof like a braid unfurling

showing its rosy magenta glow

where the strong fibres inside the leaves were used for bows

luminous and dreamy green you could almost fall into

Requires some extra care

Fern, Staghorn, Plaque, 12"x16" trailing kindof like a braid unfurlingStaghorn ferns are aptly named for their antler shaped fronds. Native to Java and Australian rainforests, these opportunists grab onto and grow on trees, collecting moisture and food from whatever falls on them. They form two kinds of fronds; the shield one is circular and swirls out from the center and molds onto and into the shape of whatever new home it's decided to live on. Each shield will expand larger than the last, with old ones converting to