Lemon Button Fern Terrarium Plant – Live Indoor Plant

Lemon Button Fern is a hardy, pet-friendly dwarf fern with button-like leaves, making it ideal for terrariums, hanging baskets or bathrooms. Originating from pantropical and subtropical regions across Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas, where they are commonly found growing in shady, damp forest floors or as epiphytes in swampy areas within these regions.

Useful Information 

Plant name: Lemon Button Fern
Botanical name: Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
Origin: Tropical Asia, Australia, and parts of the Americas.
Pot size: 5.5cm
Terrarium suitability: Excellent for closed terrariums
Pet safety: Pet-friendly

Why You’ll Love This Plant

• Popular choice for closed terrariums
• Likes moderate humidity, great for terrariums, but will survive normal indoor air
• Button-like foliage that adds texture and depth
• Realises lemony scent when you brush the leaves
• Arrives in 5.5cm nursery pot with care instructions
• Wrapped in all paper packaging – never plastic

Care Instructions 

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Requires consistently moist, but not soggy soil
Humidity: Likes moderate humidity, but survives normal indoor air
Position: Avoid harsh, direct sunlight

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is this plant suitable for closed terrariums?
Yes – Lemon Button Fern thrives in moderate humidity, making it a great choice for a terrarium, but it survives normal indoor air and can also be grown as an indoor plant.

Is this plant safe for pets? 
Yes - Lemon Button Fern is considered safe (non-toxic) for pets like cats and dogs.

Is this an easy plant to care for?
Yes – Lemon Button Ferns are generally easy to care for, as long as they are kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. They tolerate normal indoor air better than most ferns, making them a great low-maintenance choice for indoor spaces.

Postage & Packaging 

All plant orders are dispatched Monday to Thursday. Postage starts from £3.99 via Royal Mail Tracked 48, with free delivery on orders over £45. Once your order is ready to be sent, you will receive a dispatch confirmation email from leaves and prickles, followed by delivery updates from Royal Mail via email.

All orders are carefully packaged using paper-based or biodegradable materials - never plastic.

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