Is it necessary to "prune" a large Stag Fern?

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Do I cut the long antellars from my large Stag Fern or wait till they drop?

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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on Jun 23, 2017

They don't tolerate heavy pruning, just a light trimming to maintain appearances.

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Carole Triplett Brooks on Jun 23, 2017

Here is a copy of an article on staghorn ferns.

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Sue Lilly on Jun 23, 2017

usually you prune after flowering but wouldn't like to give wrong informatio. Good luck. 🤗

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Janet Pizaro on Jun 23, 2017

It is not necessary to prune them unless they are dried up.

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- Carole Triplett Brooks on Jun 24, 2017
  
  I would prune when they start to dry up. once it starts it won't stop. No point in letting a dying frond take up the plants energy.
  
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Jud23368277 on Jun 23, 2017

Thank you for your response. Regards JW

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