Boston Fern

I keep my ferns in my garage because they are huge; they’re 5 years old. This winter it got really cold and they did not freeze but most of the leaves turned brown, but are flexible as in still alive. Do I just do a clean-up on them (trim it down to new growth) and should they be fine? Should I do this as it gets a bit warmer outside?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/04/2014 @ 8:50 pm

Yes, once it gets warmer, you can trim off the brown foliage and new growth should take its place. Here is more information that should help, now and in the future: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm ^[1], https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm ^[2]

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