How to prune cretan brake fern

Year-round as old fronds die back. Cut individual dead or yellowed fronds off at soil level using clean scissors. Avoid cutting into the central crown. If the plant becomes very congested after years of growth, divide it at repotting rather than pruning.

As needed. Cretan Brake Fern needs light, routine maintenance pruning only. Remove individual fronds that have died, browned, or become tattered at the base. No hard pruning or shaping is needed — the plant regenerates steadily from the crown. Keeping spent fronds removed encourages fresh growth and improves appearance.

Cut individual dead or yellowed fronds off at soil level using clean scissors. Avoid cutting into the central crown. If the plant becomes very congested after years of growth, divide it at repotting rather than pruning.