Pruning guide
How to prune polypodium cambricum 'cambricum'
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Pruning polypodium cambricum 'cambricum' — FAQ
When should I prune polypodium cambricum 'cambricum'?
Late summer, as fronds fade and die back during natural dormancy. Cut or gently pull away dead and yellowing fronds at the rhizome level in late summer. Do not disturb the rhizomes. Autumn-emerging new fronds need no intervention — leave them entirely undisturbed.
How often does polypodium cambricum 'cambricum' need pruning?
Annually in late summer during natural dormancy. Polypodium cambricum 'Cambricum' shares the same summer-dormant, winter-growing cycle as the species. Remove old, yellowing fronds in late summer when the plant naturally dies back. New fronds re-emerge in autumn and must not be cut. This cultivar's ornate, finely divided fronds need no shaping — simply allow them to develop naturally.
How do you prune polypodium cambricum 'cambricum'?
Cut or gently pull away dead and yellowing fronds at the rhizome level in late summer. Do not disturb the rhizomes. Autumn-emerging new fronds need no intervention — leave them entirely undisturbed.