Pruning guide
How to prune squirrel's paw fern
Best time
Any time of year as dead or damaged fronds appear
How often
As needed
Technique
Use clean scissors or pruning snips to cut dead or yellowing fronds at their base where they meet the rhizome. Never cut the creeping surface rhizomes.
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Pruning squirrel's paw fern — FAQ
When should I prune squirrel's paw fern?
Any time of year as dead or damaged fronds appear. Use clean scissors or pruning snips to cut dead or yellowing fronds at their base where they meet the rhizome. Never cut the creeping surface rhizomes.
How often does squirrel's paw fern need pruning?
As needed. Squirrel's Paw Fern needs very little pruning. It does not branch or bush out in response to cutting. Simply remove individual fronds that turn yellow, brown, or die back by snipping them cleanly at the base. Leave the fuzzy surface rhizomes completely untouched — they are the plant's main feature and storage organs.
How do you prune squirrel's paw fern?
Use clean scissors or pruning snips to cut dead or yellowing fronds at their base where they meet the rhizome. Never cut the creeping surface rhizomes.