Platycerium bifurcatum

common staghorn fern

This fern has two types of fronds: fertile and basal; the fertile fronds are the showy, spore-bearing leaves that give the plant its name, whereas the basal fronds are more hidden flat against the plant's surface of attachment, protecting its roots from being damaged and drying out. Staghorn fern enjoys canopy-filtered sunlight and enough moisture to ensure that its core doesn't dry out.