Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia) is a perennial fern in the Nephrolepidaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Nephrolepis cordifolia is an evergreen fern known for its tuberous rhizomes and pinnate fronds, commonly grown as an ornamental plant.

Lemon Button Fern

Lemon Button Fern

Nephrolepis Cordifolia

Nephrolepis cordifolia is an evergreen fern known for its tuberous rhizomes and pinnate fronds, commonly grown as an ornamental plant.

Quick Facts

Type
fern
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental foliage, humidity enhancer

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Lemon Button Fern

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Nephrolepidaceae
Genus:Nephrolepis