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Lemon Button Fern

1 Gallon
$19.00
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Lemon Button Fern

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Lemon Button', Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii', Button Sword Fern

A petite, fragrant fern with charming round "button" leaves.

$19.00
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Description

The Lemon Button Fern is a charming, petite fern with a unique personality. Its small, round, button-like leaflets are arranged on delicate, arching fronds and emit a faint, fresh lemon scent when brushed or crushed. This compact, slow-growing fern is perfect for terrariums, small pots, or as a dainty desktop plant, bringing a touch of subtle fragrance and soft texture to any bright, humid spot.

Unique "Button" Foliage with Lemon Scent: Adorned with tiny, round, chartreuse-green leaflets that release a subtle, pleasant lemony fragrance when touched.
Petite and Well-Behaved Habit: A compact, slow-growing fern that stays small, making it ideal for limited spaces like shelves, windowsills, or enclosed terrariums.
Thrives in Consistent Humidity: Prefers a consistently moist environment with high humidity, making it a classic choice for well-lit bathrooms or terrariums.
Perfect for Small-Scale Decor: Its diminutive size and delicate appearance make it one of the best ferns for fairy gardens, small containers, and mixed dish gardens.
Adaptable to Indoor Life: Tolerates average indoor humidity better than many ferns with attentive watering, but truly flourishes with extra moisture in the air.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Small, round, bright green leaflets with delicate texture and subtle lemon fragrance,Fronds: Feathery compound leaves on dark brown stems,Growth Habit: Compact, clump-forming with creeping rhizomes
  • Mature Height: 1 ft
  • Mature Width: 3-5 ft
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Needs: Bright indirect light to partial shade
  • Key Advantages:Naturally fragrant foliage,Excellent air purifier,Compact size perfect for containers,More drought-tolerant than most ferns,Resistant to common pests
  • Preferred Environment:Indoor Use: Ideal for terrariums, bathrooms, or offices,Outdoor Use: Shade gardens or damp areas

Faqs

Q: Why are the fronds turning brown and crispy?
A: This is almost always due to low humidity or underwatering. Increase humidity by misting regularly, using a pebble tray, or placing it in a more humid room. Ensure the soil is kept consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Q: Can it tolerate low light?
A: It prefers bright, indirect light. While it can survive in medium light, its growth will be slower and less dense. Too little light may cause the fronds to become leggy and lose their vibrant color.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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