How to prune brazilian tree fern

Year-round as lower fronds die back naturally. Pull or cut dead, fully brown fronds away from the trunk at their base, as close to the stem as possible. Leave any frond with green tissue in place. Never cut the apical crown — the plant cannot regenerate from below it.

As needed, typically every few months. Brazilian Tree Fern develops a trunk-like stem over time and needs pruning only to remove dead, brown fronds from the lower trunk as they die back. Never cut into living tissue or remove the growing crown. Clearing old fronds keeps the plant tidy and allows the attractive trunk to show.

Pull or cut dead, fully brown fronds away from the trunk at their base, as close to the stem as possible. Leave any frond with green tissue in place. Never cut the apical crown — the plant cannot regenerate from below it.