Pruning guide
How to prune common polypody
Best time
Spring, as growth resumes
How often
As needed
Technique
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
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Pruning common polypody — FAQ
When should I prune common polypody?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does common polypody need pruning?
As needed. Common Polypody needs little routine pruning. Mainly remove yellowing, damaged or dead leaves at the base with clean scissors, and trim any leggy or overgrown stems in spring if you want a fuller, more compact shape. It is hard to harm by light tidying.
How do you prune common polypody?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.