Overwintering Staghorn Fern in North Georgia

Moving from South Florida to northeast Georgia means your staghorn fern (Platycerium) must come indoors for winter—it won't survive freezes. If you have a bright, humid indoor spot (like a bathroom or sunroom), bring it in each fall and return it outdoors after the last frost. If the fern becomes too large to move, propagate new plants by detaching the small "pups" that form at the base, mounting them on wood plaques, and sharing them with neighbors. This way you preserve the lineage while keeping a manageable size for seasonal migration.