Divide. Cut elkhorn into large sections. … Pot up. Thread the antler-like fronds through a gap in the wire of a basket. … Pack tightly. Mix one part coco peat with two parts pre-wet sphagnum moss. … Other ideas. Hang elkhorns onto any shady structure with a rough surface they can attach to.

How do you propagate elkhorns from spores?

Moisten a small container of peat moss and press the spores into the surface, making sure not to bury them. Cover the container with plastic and place it in a sunny window. Water it from the bottom to keep it moist. It may take 3 to 6 months for the spores to germinate.

Why is my Elkhorn turning brown?

The fertile fronds have brown, rusty tips underneath, which is where they produce their spores. It’s the sign of a healthy adult plant. The old, dead fronds are persistent, and serve to fix the plant to its support and gather any fallen leaves. They create their own compost for roots, moisture and nutrients.