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ornamentalFamily: PteridaceaeGenus: Pellaea
Cultivar
Button Fern
Pellaea
Pellaea rotundifolia, commonly called the Button Fern, features distinctive, dark green, rounded pinnae arranged along slender, wiry stems. This compact fern creates an elegant, textured appearance perfect for indoor containers or humid, shaded spots. Its moderate growth rate and trailing habit make it a favorite for adding soft, natural detail to indoor garden spaces.
The Button Fern is a charming, compact houseplant known for its glossy, rounded leaflets and delicate, arching fronds. It makes an excellent addition to tabletop displays or terrariums.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct afternoon sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Keep consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, but never let the root ball dry out completely.
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Mature size
6 to 12 inches tall and wide.
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Hardiness
Typically grown as a houseplant; hardy outdoors only in zones 9-11.
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Growth habit
Clumping, spreading fern with arching fronds.
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires higher humidity than many other common ferns to prevent brown or crispy leaf edges. Best suited for areas with consistent moisture and protection from cold drafts.
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Climate note
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 75°F. Protect from temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Non-flowering; propagates via spores located on the undersides of the fronds.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light to partial shade; avoid direct afternoon sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Feed with a diluted, balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once per month during the active growing season; do not over-fertilize.
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Pruning
Remove old or damaged fronds at the base to encourage new growth and maintain a tidy appearance.
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Care notes
Requires higher humidity than many other common ferns to prevent brown or crispy leaf edges. Best suited for areas with consistent moisture and protection from cold drafts.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6 to 12 inches tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping, spreading fern with arching fronds.
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Spacing
8 to 12 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Non-flowering; propagates via spores located on the undersides of the fronds.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Typically grown as a houseplant; hardy outdoors only in zones 9-11.
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Temperature
Prefers temperatures between 65°F and 75°F. Protect from temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings, but never let the root ball dry out completely.
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Soil
Well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite for aeration.
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Soil pH
5.5 - 6.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers, small pots, and terrariums due to its compact size and preference for contained humidity.
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Family
Pteridaceae
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Foliage Look
Dark green, glossy, rounded, button-like leaflets on wiry dark stems.
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Foliage Rules
Leaflets are circular to ovate, arranged in a pinnate pattern on dark stems. No variegation should be present.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable; spores appear as brown clusters on the underside of leaves.
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Fruit Flower Rules
No flowers or fruit; spores appear as brown dots on the undersides of mature fronds.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a compact, clumping appearance. Do not depict as a sprawling vine or an upright tree.
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Mature Plant Look
A small, delicate, spreading fern with arching fronds and uniform rounded leaflets.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Dense, clumping form with wiry, dark stems and matte to glossy, deep green, rounded leaflets.
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Morphology Rules
The fern should appear delicate and wire-stemmed. Avoid over-thickening the stems or making the leaflets overly jagged.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Button Fern need? It prefers bright, indirect light away from harsh direct sun. Is the Button Fern toxic to pets? Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs. Does the Button Fern require high humidity? Yes, it thrives in higher humidity and may require misting or a pebble tray.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous white to light brown roots forming a dense plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, rich organic potting mix.
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Starter Stage
Small, delicate plug with miniature, developing fronds that are lighter green than the mature foliage.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Tiny, rounded leaves emerging from slender, upright stems with visible root mass.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow the Button Fern. This is the Button Fern, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let the Button Fern become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor foliage environment you want to create. The defining charm of this fern is its delicate, wiry stems covered in deep green, rounded leaflets that look like tiny buttons. Establish your starter plug by moving it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it later to its final container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Button Fern Pellaea rotundifolia Agardeni houseplants indoor gardening ferns small plants tropical foliage plant care container plants
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Youtube Video Summary
The Button Fern is a delightful, small-scale houseplant prized for its wiry stems and rounded, button-like foliage. It is an ideal choice for indoor container gardens and humid tabletop environments.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Charming Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia)
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