How to prune boston fern 'fluffy ruffles'

Early spring for hard rejuvenation cut; any time for removing dead fronds. Remove individual dead or brown fronds by cutting at the base. For spring rejuvenation, cut all fronds back to 2–3 inches above soil level with clean scissors or pruners, then resume normal care to encourage regrowth.

Dead frond removal: monthly. Hard rejuvenation cut: annually in spring if needed. Boston Fern 'Fluffy Ruffles' benefits from regular tidying and an annual hard cut-back. Remove dead or brown fronds at the base year-round. In early spring, cutting the entire plant back to about 2 inches above the soil can rejuvenate a tired, sparse fern and encourage a flush of fresh fronds.

Remove individual dead or brown fronds by cutting at the base. For spring rejuvenation, cut all fronds back to 2–3 inches above soil level with clean scissors or pruners, then resume normal care to encourage regrowth.