Pruning guide
How to prune fortune's basket fern
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 fortune's basket fern — FAQ
When should I prune fortune's basket fern?
Spring, as growth resumes. Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.
How often does fortune's basket fern need pruning?
As needed. Fortune's Basket Fern 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 fortune's basket fern?
Snip dead or leggy growth at the base with clean, sharp scissors.