Fern 'Lemon Button'
Fern 'Lemon Button'
Fern 'Lemon Button'
Fern 'Lemon Button'

Fern 'Lemon Button'

$7.99
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Lemon Button Fern is a compact, bushy fern with delicate, arching fronds covered in small, rounded leaflets. Its naturally tidy growth habit and fine-textured foliage make it an excellent choice for small indoor spaces, terrariums, shelves and tabletop displays. The foliage may release a subtle lemon-like scent when brushed or crushed.
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Details & Plant Care

Difficulty:

Easy to Moderate

Water:

NA

Humidity:

It appreciates moderate humidity and may develop brown leaf edges when exposed to very dry indoor air.

Pet Friendly:

Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Light:

Bright Direct Light

Plant Information

Common Names:

Lemon Button Fern, Lemon Button Sword Fern, Button Fern

Scientific Name:

Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Duffii’

Country Of Origin

The species Nephrolepis cordifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions, particularly parts of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific. ‘Duffii’ is a cultivated ornamental selection.

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Soil Type:

A rich, organic, loose, and moisture-retentive potting mix that still drains well. A quality indoor potting mix amended with coco coir or peat moss and perlite provides suitable moisture retention and aeration.

Fertilize:

NA

Remember to only fertilize during their active growing season.

Common Pests

Spider Mites

Spider Mites

What To Look For: Very fine webbing under leaves or between stems and leaves (especially in dry indoor air). Leaves may appear stippled (tiny yellow or white dots) or dusty; they may turn yellow, brown or drop. When you tap a leaf onto white paper, you might see tiny moving specks. (Often too small to see easily)

How To Treat: Increase humidity around the plant (since mites thrive in dry air). Spray plant thoroughly (both sides of leaves) with insecticidal soap or a miticide/plant-safe oil; repeat every few days. In heavy infestations, consider removing severely affected sections; isolate the plant.

Mealybugs

Mealybugs

What To Look For: White, cottony or waxy masses on stems, leaf axils, underside of leaves. Sticky honeydew, sooty mold growth, yellowing or dropping leaves.

How To Treat: Use a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol to dab and remove visible bugs. Wash leaves and stems with gentle soapy water. In heavy infestations, consider removing very affected stems/leaves or, in the worst case, replacing the plant.

Scale Insects

Scale Insects

What To Look For: Small oval or round bumps on stems or leaves; they may look like part of the plant. Sticky residue/honeydew, sooty mold. Yellowing leaves, leaf drop, and decline in plant vigour.

How To Treat: Physically scrape or wipe off scale insects when you see them; use your fingernail or a soft brush. Use horticultural/plant-safe oils or insecticidal soap when the crawler stage is active. Re-inspect regularly because scale eggs and crawlers can hide under shells.

Aphids

Aphids

What To Look For: Small soft-bodied insects (green, yellow, black or orange) usually congregating on new growth, stems or leaf undersides. Sticky residue (“honeydew”) on leaves or nearby surfaces, sometimes with sooty mold developing on it. Distorted or curling leaves, wilting, slow growth.

How To Treat: Isolate the infested plant to prevent spread. Blast with water to dislodge many adults, especially on newer growth. Use insecticidal soap, making sure to cover the leaf underside and new growth. Repeat treatments every 7 days or so until no new signs appear. (Since they reproduce quickly)

Fungus Gnats

Fungus Gnats

What To Look For: Small flies hover around the soil surface when you water or disturb the plant. Larvae in soil feeding on root hairs and organic matter may lead to poor growth or young plants dying. Usually in overly moist potting soil or with poor drainage.

How To Treat: Allow the soil surface to dry a bit between watering; reduce over-watering. Use yellow sticky traps to catch adult gnats. Consider repotting into a fresh, well-draining mix and removing excess topsoil debris; you can also use a layer of sand or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface.