How to prune wood fern 'the king'

Early spring before new growth; damaged fronds any time. Cut individual dead or spent fronds cleanly at the base with scissors or loppers (fronds can be large). Wear gloves against the scaly stipe bases. Leave all healthy green fronds intact.

As needed; annual spring tidy recommended. Wood Fern 'The King' needs little pruning indoors. It is semi-evergreen, so older fronds may persist and gradually deteriorate. Remove dead or tatty fronds at the base in early spring before new growth begins. No hard cutting back is needed or beneficial — work frond by frond.

Cut individual dead or spent fronds cleanly at the base with scissors or loppers (fronds can be large). Wear gloves against the scaly stipe bases. Leave all healthy green fronds intact.