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Pruning guide · Fern
Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum): when and how to prune
Adiantum venustum
Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum): when to prune it?
In March, just before the new pink-brown fronds appear. Otherwise this fern needs no pruning.
What else to prune in those months? March
Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum): how to prune it?
- Cut the old fronds off just above the ground, even if they are still green: you then see the new fronds unfurl nicely.
- Work carefully and do not cut into the young, coiled fiddleheads already sitting among the old fronds.
- Brown or damaged fronds can also be removed during the summer.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.
Caution: Do not wait too long: once the new fronds have unfurled, it is easy to cut them off by mistake.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Aleutian maidenhair fern (Adiantum aleuticum)
- Northern maidenhair fern (Adiantum pedatum)
- Delta maidenhair fern
Plant profile: Himalayan maidenhair fern (Adiantum venustum) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.