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Button Fern

Button Fern

The Button Fern features delicate, rounded leaves on arching stems. Pet-friendly and compact, it thrives in indirect light—perfect for shelves, desks, or humid spaces.

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    Button Fern Care & Information

    Despite the Button Fern's appearance, with adorable button-like leaflets attached to delicate stems, it is a tough little fern: On the cliffs of its native New Zealand, it can withstand a variety of temperatures and humidity. This plant is pet-friendly!

    • Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
    • Medium plant measures between 9–13 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
    • Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice
    How to care for a Button Fern

    Button Fern

    Plant Origin: New Zealand

    Sunlight requirements

    Thrives in bright indirect light. Not suited for low light conditions or direct sun.

    Watering requirements

    Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out halfway between waterings. Expect to water more oftern in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from higher humidity but can tolerate normal room humidity levels.

    Is this plant pet-friendly?

    This is a pet-friendly plant.

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