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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI’ve been given a large fern that has been neglected, which means that the ends of the fronds are brown. Should I cut it all the way back to re-start all new growth?
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1 Comment To "Boston Fern Issue"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 10/26/2011 @ 6:49 am
It needs more humidity. Either mist it regularly or set it on a pebble tray with water in it to raise the humidity around it. You can cut out the brown fronds. For additional pruning, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/boston-fern/trimming-boston-ferns.htm [1]