Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top centimeter of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water, which can lead to root rot.

Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods.

Prune to remove any dead, yellow, or damaged fronds. You can also prune to maintain shape or control size. Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife to make cuts close to the rhizome.

Pruning is generally minimal for this plant.

Microsorum punctatum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by spores. For division, carefully separate sections of the rhizome that have at least one frond and a healthy root system.

Replant immediately into suitable potting mix.

Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in spring. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one.

Use a well-draining potting mix, often a mix suitable for ferns or epiphytes, as it can be grown terrestrially or epiphytically.