Keep the growing medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top layer feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering during cooler months to prevent root rot.

Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, as this can be detrimental.

Prune only to remove dead, damaged, or diseased fronds. Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife. Remove spent fronds at their base.

Elkhorn Ferns also have sterile fronds that turn brown; these are a natural part of their life cycle and usually do not need pruning.

Propagation is typically done by separating offshoots or pups from the base of a mature plant. Carefully detach a young plant with its own roots and pot it in a suitable medium.

Patience is key, as pups can take time to establish.

Repot Elkhorn Ferns infrequently, ideally every 2-3 years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, often incorporating bark or sphagnum moss.

Mount them on a bark slab or grow in a hanging basket for best results.