Is a staghorn fern a woody stem or a soft stem?

A staghorn fern (Platycerium) has a soft stem, as it is classified as an epiphytic plant. It does not produce a traditional woody stem like many other plants; instead, it has a rhizome that grows horizontally along the surface, allowing it to attach to trees or other structures. The fronds are typically leathery and can vary in shape, resembling the antlers of a stag, which is how the plant gets its name.