My rabbit foot fern is getting stringy
elaineal
10 years ago
I need to know if it would be better for the plant if I cut off some or all of the really long 'legs' and let it start over producing the feet. I've had this plant for almost as long as I have had my children and they are grown! Thanks for any help.
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