Repotting or Dividing a Giant Boston Fern

Dead fronds at the base are normal—older growth dies as new fronds emerge on top. You have three options:

1. Up-pot one size (will keep growing larger).
2. Divide: Slice root ball top-to-bottom with a large knife; pot each half in smallest fitting pots.
3. Root-prune: Slice off bottom 1″ and ½″ around sides; reset in same pot with fresh soil.

Expect a temporary surge of yellowing after root disturbance; it will recover. Handle fronds gently—they bruise easily.