How to prune lady palm

Any time for dead frond removal; spring for cane thinning. Cut dead frond stems as close to the cane as possible. To thin a crowded clump, cut the oldest, thinnest canes at soil level in spring using clean loppers. Trim individual brown leaf tips along the natural leaf angle using sharp scissors.

Remove dead fronds as needed; cane thinning every few years if the clump is crowded. Lady palm is a slow-growing, clumping palm that needs minimal pruning. Remove brown or dead fronds by cutting the stem close to the main cane. Trim brown leaf tips with scissors if desired for appearance. Do not cut green fronds. Thinning old canes at the base can improve airflow in large, mature clumps.

Cut dead frond stems as close to the cane as possible. To thin a crowded clump, cut the oldest, thinnest canes at soil level in spring using clean loppers. Trim individual brown leaf tips along the natural leaf angle using sharp scissors.