Nephrolepis Cordifolia Duffii Lemon Button Fern
Nephrolepis Cordifolia Duffii Lemon Button Fern
Compact and irresistibly charming, the Nephrolepis cordifolia ‘Duffii’—known affectionately as the Lemon Button Fern—brings a playful texture with its dainty, button-like leaflets arrayed along soft arching fronds. It’s a fern that feels both tidy and lush, with a gentle lemony fragrance when touched, adding a sensory delight to your indoor jungle or terrarium.
Perfectly suited to smaller spaces, terrariums or as a fresh accent on a desk or shelf, this easy-care fern brings structure and elegance in miniature form—a must-have for fern lovers and collectors alike.
| Position | Keep in low intensity light or provide artificial light. |
| Temperature | Temperatures above 20 degrees will speed up growth. Keep temperatures above 10 degrees or may cause leaves to rot. |
| Water | Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums; potting mix must be allowed to almost dry between waterings. |
| Fertiliser | Only fertilise if you would like the plant to grow larger. Lack of fertiliser will keep the plant shorter and more compact. |
| Repotting | Only when well established in pot or mid-spring. |
| Pet Friendly | Nephrolepis are Pet Friendly |
May also be known as: Nephrolepis exaltata ‘Duffy’, Button Sword Fern, Lemon Buttons, Little-leaved Sword Fern
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