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Q.when your fern plant has been trampled, should you trim it back

dnb63 added on September 14, 2012 | Answered

When your fern plant has been trampled, should you trim it back?

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Heather
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Answered on September 23, 2012

I would trim back fronds that turn brown or yellow and leave any others. Even damaged fronds will help the plant generate energy, which it needs to store up to survive the upcoming dormant season.

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