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Mar 8, 2015 8:29 PM CST

Okay, I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question (I have read about some folks growing 'Asparagus Ferns' indoors), so if not, feel free to point me in the right direction.

I've had a 'Foxtail Fern' for almost a year now and it lives outside year-round. That being said, this winter, some of the fronds have yellowed and some of the fronds' ends have died. I know I can cut the yellow fronds back without issue, but what I'd like is to give it a fresh start. The ends that died back, I've already cut them (just the ends) and needless to say it looks funny.

My question is, can I cut all of the fronds back to the base of the plant and it produce new fronds or will I potentially kill it? Or, should I just cut back most of the fronds and leave a few?

Also, should I repot it at the same time of cutting it back (it needs a bigger pot) or should I take one step at a time?



Thanks!

Planto
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