Lemon Button Fern Care

This plant is a fern, so it should not become dried out. It’s best to water it once a week to keep the soil moist enough. In winter, you can reduce watering a little if the weather is cold and wet.

This plant doesn’t require regular aggressive pruning. When the old fronds die, it will be beneficial to remove them to make space for new ones.

Fertilizing is necessary only during the growing season. You can use half recommended strength of the balanced fertilizer.

To help your plant thrive, avoid direct sunshine. Medium or bright filtered light will work the best. The direct sun can burn the plant’s leaves.

You can use standard houseplant soil, which should be loose and well-draining. A neutral or slightly acidic mix will do best.

The best way to propagate Nephrolepis cordifolia is division. To do so, remove the entire plant from the container, tease apart the roots with your hands and plant the new plant in a separate pot in your usual soil mix.

The optimum range for lemon button fern is 60-80 ͦ F(15-25 ͦ C). Don’t let the temperature drop lower than 50 ͦ F(10 ͦ C).

You can use a container of any material. The pot should be 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) wider than the earthen clod. Don’t forget about drainage. You may want to put a layer of pebbles on the pot bottom to keep the roots out of the water.

You might notice the similarity of this plant with the Boston fern, and it’s not surprising: Lemon button fern is a dwarf version of it. This makes Nephrolepis cordifolia the perfect indoor plant. It’s small, easy to plant, and suits almost every design.