Dividing and Repotting a Large Staghorn Fern

Staghorn ferns consist of brown shield fronds covering a root mass and green antler fronds. To divide: soak the plant a day to hydrate roots. Lift a shield frond edge, insert a sharp knife to separate a section with roots and fronds. Divide into halves or thirds—don't try to separate every individual plant. Wrap each division's base in wet sphagnum moss and tie to a wide board with nylon fishing line. Provide bright light and occasional watering; they'll re-establish quickly.