- Low Maintenance
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
- Average Watering Needs
- Mature Height 18 inches
- Pet Safe
If you are looking for a low-maintenance plant that does well indoors, then Button Fern is your champion. This New Zealand original has curved fronds of rounded, evergreen leaves that delicately fall about the sides of a pot. Adoring humidity and indirect sunlight, this gem is also nontoxic to people and pets. Whether sitting atop your desk or bedside table, if reasonably cared for, “Button Fern” can offer you color and company year-round.
Best Locations For Growing Button Fern
Button Ferns prefer rooms with bright, indirect sunlight and 50% humidity. Any room that provides these two conditions such as a kitchen or living room is ideal.
Button Fern Sunlight Requirements
Button Ferns do well in bright, indirect sunlight but can also grow in low light.
Button Fern Care
Since Button Ferns tend to be small, weekly pruning is not required. Fronds will die, however, so simply remove the dead ones in order to help the plant regenerate new ones.
Regarding repotting? When a pot no longer has room for the roots to easily grow, repot your Button Fern in a vessel that is a little larger than the first one. This usually is only necessary yearly for young plants and every two years for mature ones.
With respect to humidity–since these plants adore it–ensure that your Button Fern’s environment has 40% to 50%. In particular, do not place it in rooms with heating devices such as fireplaces that deplete the air of moisture.
Finally, these plants do not like sitting in wet soil; proper drainage is key. A 6-8-inch pot filled with a good indoor potting soil amended with sand or perlite and peat moss should provide an adequately aerated home for your perennial prize.
Watering Button Fern
Water your Button Fern when the top one inch of soil is slightly dry. If you notice the presence of yellowish, wilted fronds, cease watering. This is an indication of overwatering. Trim the injured fronds and wait to water until a moisture check indicates dryness.
Feeding Button Fern
Feed your Button Fern with a diluted (50%) water-soluble 20-20-10 fertilizer during the growing season.
Button Fern Information
| Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light |
| Care Requirements: Easy |
| Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out. |
| Pet Friendly: Yes |
| Kid Friendly: Yes |
| Air Purifier: Moderate |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Growth Rate: Fast |
| Mature Height: 18 inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 inches |
| Flowering: No |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
| Fragrant: No |
| Foliage Type: |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Glossy-Green |
| Temperature: 65° - 75°F (18° - 24°C) |
| Humidity: Above Average to High (60% - 100%) |
| Common Name: Button Fern |
| Other Name(s): Round-Leafed Fern |
| Scientific Name: Pellaea rotundifolia |
| Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Fern_Button-HP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations