A lemon button fern can survive in a very damp environment, but will also be okay if you let it dry out every once in a while. It’s a plant that’s easy to streamline to your other plants’ watering schedules. Whether you’re watering it more often or just
once a week
, it will perform for you.
- Button ferns like enough water, but detest soggy soil. Let the top portion of soil dry out between waterings. …
- House your button fern in a bright or even slightly shady spot, but not in direct sun. …
- Make sure to keep your button fern in a humid environment (ideally, in 50 percent humidity).
Lemon buttons fern is suitable for growing indoors. Place the fern in semi-shade, and water it as needed to keep the potting mixture moist but never soggy. Provide
a regular, balanced, liquid fertilizer for the indoor plant once every week during spring and summer
, and then withhold fertilizer during fall and winter.
Known as the Lemon Button Fern, Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Duffii’ prefers
bright, indirect or filtered light indoors, evenly moist soil
, and air that is not dry (see below for ways to increase humidity around your plant).
Temperature & Humidity For Your Lemon Button Fern
Lemon button ferns prefer warmer temperatures. You should try to aim for somewhere between
60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit
(15 to 20 degrees Celsius). However, one could argue that the humidity level is much more important to these plants than the specific temperature.
Lemon Button Fern Care
Rich organic well drained soil is preferred. Once new growth appears, cut back old fronds.
Mist in the winter to maintain humidity
.
Should I mist my fern?
Humidity Is Essential
Mist your ferns as often as practical, preferably in the morning. Keep a spray bottle handy and train your family members to use it whenever they pass by the fern. … This increases the humidity around the plant without keeping the roots soggy.
Once this fern’s settled, it’s an easy-going plant requiring very
little care
compared to its delicate relatives. The button Pellaea fern makes an ideal house plant, especially for those who often neglect to water their plants.
The Button Fern is
very easy to grow
. Provide very bright, indirect light. Keep evenly moist, but not wet or dry. Great houseplant!
You may see brown tips on garden ferns
if the soil becomes too dry
. When it feels dry to touch, water slowly and deeply. Stop watering when the water runs off instead of sinking into the soil. … If your fern has brown tips because the humidity is too low, it’s best to choose another plant for the location.
If the leaves are
wilting
, it might be because it’s getting too much or too little sun. Move it to a new location where it can be partially shaded or protected from the sun to help it regain its health. Button ferns grow best when the temperature is 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, which is ideal for a houseplant.
Without adequate humidity,
the fronds turn brown and dry
. Once this happens, clip out the damaged fronds – they won’t recover – and keep the air around the fern as moist as possible. You may also see brown, dry fronds when ferns don’t get the right amount of light or when you don’t water or fertilize properly.
Do ferns clean the air?
Ferns are
fantastic for removing common airborne pollutants
— including formaldehyde, xylene, and toluene — which have been thought to cause headaches, trouble breathing, and the growth of cancerous cells. The Boston fern, which includes the lemon button variety, also combats winter dryness by raising indoor humidity.
Lemon button fern.
With a plethora of small, button-like leaves, this plant flourishes in low light and loves water. It has a subtle lemon scent when actively growing, but
is safe if your dog or cat sneaks a nibble
.
Lemon button fern plants (Nephrolepis cordifolia “Duffii” or “Lemon Buttons”) are a small variety of Boston fern. Usually growing
no larger than 1 foot (31 cm.) tall
, these ferns are excellent additions to arranged outdoor container plantings, as well as great for use indoors as a houseplant.
The dainty Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia “Duffii”) is the smallest variety of the Boston Fern. It grows to a maximum size of 1 foot by 1 foot. This fern is native to
Asia, Australia, the West Indies, Florida and Central to South America
.
