How to Trim an Air Fern
Air fern is sold in some stores as a plant that needs no water or food to survive. This is partially true, as an air fern is actually not alive and requires no care. Air fern is the skeletal remains of a sea dwelling animal the hydrozoan. The fern like skeleton is collected and treated to resemble a green living fern. Used in home decoration and aquariums, an air fern is cut to the desired shape. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Determine the location and manner in which the air fern will be used for decoration or in an aquarium setting.
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Place the air fern in a container, if desired, and arrange it based on personal preference. Position the air fern so that it appears natural and as a living fern.
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Trim pieces of the air fern with a pair of scissors. Remove the tips of the air fern branches or remove entire branches of the fern to accommodate the placement in a container.
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Maintain the overall shape and appearance of the air fern by removing small pieces at a time rather than large pieces of the fern, as it will not grow back.
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