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Nephrolepis cordifolia
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Nephrolepis cordifolia

Button Fern, Small Leaf Fern

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Ferns Medium care
Light
Sun Growing, Semi Shade, Full Shade (One of the few ferns that tolerates sun)
Water
Normal (can tolerate more)
Size
Height: 50 cm – 1 meter Spread: 50 cm – 1 meter Plant Form: Spreading, Bushy

A very popular landscaping fern with thin arching fronds and tiny round leaf segments, giving it the classic “button” look. Forms thick clumps, spreads quickly, and thrives in pots, beds, or hanging baskets. Highly favored for groundcovers, medians, borders, and indoor decoration due to its durability and lush appearance. Recognized as a NASA-recommended air-purifying fern.

Care guide

  • Sun Growing, Semi Shade, Full Shade (One of the few ferns that tolerates sun)
  • Normal (can tolerate more)
  • • Tolerates sun, semi-shade, and shade.
  • • Keep soil slightly moist; does well even with irregular watering.
  • • Use porous compost with good drainage.
  • • Feed lightly during growing season (March–September).
  • • Trim dead or old fronds to maintain fullness.
  • • Can tolerate heat better than most ferns.
  • • Very good for outdoor landscapes and indoor planters.
• Tolerates sun, semi-shade, and shade.
• Keep soil slightly moist; does well even with irregular watering.
• Use porous compost with good drainage.
• Feed lightly during growing season (March–September).
• Trim dead or old fronds to maintain fullness.
• Can tolerate heat better than most ferns.
• Very good for outdoor landscapes and indoor planters.
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