Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii')

$21.99

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Low light
Moderate care
Non-toxic to cats and dogs

What arrives

Your Lemon Button Fern, in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Lemon Button Fern

Light
Medium, indirect light.
Water
Keep the soil evenly moist.
Cats and dogs
Non-toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA.
Care level

Happiest with a steady routine and the light it likes.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

The lemon button fern is a compact cousin of the Boston fern, with upright fronds lined in small, round, bright green leaflets. It keeps a tidy shape and fits places a full size fern never could.

Medium, indirect light suits it; it tolerates lower light but dislikes direct sun. Keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely. It loves humidity, which makes it a natural for a bathroom or kitchen window, or a spot among other plants.

It usually stays around a foot tall, so it works on a shelf, a desk or in a large terrarium. Trim any brown fronds at the base to keep it fresh.

The ASPCA lists the lemon button fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii') as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Lemon Button Fern

How much light does the Lemon Button Fern need?

Medium, indirect light.

How often should I water the Lemon Button Fern?

Keep the soil evenly moist.

Is the Lemon Button Fern toxic to cats and dogs?

No. The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4" and 6" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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