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Pruning guide · Fern
Hart’s-tongue fern: when and how to prune
Asplenium scolopendrium
Hart’s-tongue fern is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Hart’s-tongue fern: when to prune it?
In March, before the new croziers unfurl. The fronds stay green, so only cut what looks untidy.
What else to prune in those months? March
Hart’s-tongue fern: how to prune it?
- Cut brown, withered and winter-damaged fronds off at the base.
- Leave healthy green fronds: they decorate the plant until the new ones are fully grown.
- Watch out for the young croziers in the crown: do not cut into them.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
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Plant profile: Hart’s-tongue fern · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.