Can the tips of a fern be cut without damaging the plant

Question

Can the tips of a fern be cut without damaging the plant

Answer 1

It doesn't damage the plant, but every time I have done it on my Boston fern that one stalk dies, but it takes time because all of the leaves drop off first leaving the middle stem.  I don't like that look so now I just take the entire stem off by cutting it at the soil level.  PS I'm in zone 9.

Answer 2

Yes, you can cut the tips. If you are having trouble with the tips browning just break them off half an inch below the brown.