How to prune bird's nest fern 'osaka'

Any time of year as damage appears. Trace a dead or damaged frond to its base at the central crown and snip it cleanly with sterilised scissors. Avoid cutting green healthy fronds as the plant cannot replace them faster by doing so.

As needed. Bird's Nest Fern 'Osaka' needs minimal pruning. It does not branch, so cutting fronds does not encourage bushiness. Simply remove individual fronds that turn brown, yellow, or are damaged at the base with clean scissors. Never cut into the central rosette — that growing point is the entire plant.

Trace a dead or damaged frond to its base at the central crown and snip it cleanly with sterilised scissors. Avoid cutting green healthy fronds as the plant cannot replace them faster by doing so.