How to prune the maidenhair fern

Why should we prune the maidenhair fern?

When growing maidenhair ferns, there are two main reasons for pruning.

One is that the shape of the maidenhair fern needs to be pruned. After growing, the maidenhair fern will grow many branches and leaves. At this time, the leaves may be too dense, and the branches and leaves are very messy and crowded, which will cause its growth to be weak and the leaves to turn yellow. Proper pruning is then necessary.

Second, when the maidenhair fern is growing, its branches and leaves show phenomena that affect its appearance, such as yellow leaves, withered leaves, old leaves, dry leaves, etc., which affect its appearance.

In fact, there is another point. When the maidenhair fern grows, because of its fast growth rate, it basically needs to be repotted once a year. When repotting, the branches and leaves should be pruned, and the old roots should be trimmed.

How to prune the maidenhair fern

When pruning the maidenhair fern, you can use shears to trim it. Disinfect the scissors with alcohol before pruning.

Use a scissors to trim the branches and leaves of the maidenhair fern that need to be pruned. When pruning, it is necessary to maintain the overall shape of the plant and evenly distribute the branches and leaves so as to maintain its ornamental value.

After pruning, the maidenhair fern can be shaped. Simple tools such as thin wire and small wooden sticks can be used to shape it. The shape you want to shape depends on the grower's preference.

Note that when shaping, you can do it at noon. In the morning and evening, the maidenhair fern plant is easier to break.