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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Loved or loathed, this hanging plant on Martha Stewart’s terrace is chaotic and always 'unapologetically bold,' according to master gardeners

Martha Stewart.

It's hard to find a plant as controversial as a staghorn fern. While some adore its sculptural antler-like fronds, others shy away from its prehistoric aesthetic. I never knew where Martha Stewart stood on this piece until a recent glimpse into the terrace of her farm, where a hanging staghorn fern stands as the ultimate natural statement piece.

While Martha's summer tablescape is beautiful in its own right, her staghorn fern takes center stage. Perhaps unsurprisingly, Martha's Instagram followers are just as distracted by her fern, with some asking exactly what was inside her hanging plant basket. It's a reminder of its dominating power.

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