Pruning guide
How to prune netted chain fern
Best time
Late winter to early spring, before new growth
How often
Annually (spring tidy) or as needed
Technique
Cut dead or brown fronds at the base using clean scissors. Do not disturb the rhizomes or remove live fronds.
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Pruning netted chain fern — FAQ
When should I prune netted chain fern?
Late winter to early spring, before new growth. Cut dead or brown fronds at the base using clean scissors. Do not disturb the rhizomes or remove live fronds.
How often does netted chain fern need pruning?
Annually (spring tidy) or as needed. Netted chain fern (Lorinseria areolata) needs minimal pruning. It is a rhizomatous, deciduous native fern — simply remove dead or tattered fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. There is no need for any structural pruning; tidying dead material is all this fern requires.
How do you prune netted chain fern?
Cut dead or brown fronds at the base using clean scissors. Do not disturb the rhizomes or remove live fronds.