Lemon Button Fern

Lemon Button Fern is an adorable, compact fern! This fern has small golden leaves attached to its stems. It has an arching growth habit and stays just about a foot in height. This is a wonderful houseplant that gives off a light-lemon scent when the leaves are bruised.Best Locations For Growing Lemon Button FernAny room with humidity is fine for the Lemon Button Fern. Place it in a bathroom, kitchen, or in a family room.Lemon Button Fern Sunlight RequirementsPlant this fern in a space that has indirect sunlight or filtered light. North, east, and west-facing widows are suitable for the Lemon Button Fern.Lemon Button Fern CareStart Lemon Button Fern in a 4-inch pot. Repot every 2-3 years by dividing the rhizomes. This fern prefers rich, organic, well-drained soil. Once new growth appears, cut back the old fronds. Mist the fronds in the winter to maintain higher humidity levels.Watering Lemon Button FernLemon Button Fern has average water needs. Water it regularly and ensure the soil remains moist.Feeding Lemon Button FernFeed this fern monthly in early spring and summer. Use a fertilizer that is water soluble and apply at half the strength suggested on the label.Lemon Button Fern InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average – Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.Pet Friendly: YesKid Friendly: YesAir Purifier: HighHabit: MoundedGrowth Rate: SlowMature Height: 12 inchesMature Spread: 12 inchesFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: NoFoliage Type: Foliage Color(s): GreenFoliage Description: GreenTemperature: Above 60 °F (Above 16 )Humidity: Above Average (60% – 80%)Common Name: Lemon Button FernOther Name(s): Sword Fern, Lemon Button ‘Duffii’Scientific Name: Nephrolepis cordifoliaPlant Type: House Plant