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Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii') – Compact and Fragrant

Lemon Button Fern: Tiny Round Leaflets with Citrus Scent

This adorable dwarf fern forms a dense mound of tiny, button-like leaflets that release a subtle lemon fragrance when crushed. Perfect for small spaces, terrariums, or as a tabletop accent.

Care Guide

Light: Medium light indoors
Water: Keep moist
Fertilizer: Feed at half strength twice as often
Humidity: Thrives with misting, pebble tray, or grouping
Temperature: Comfortable cooler indoor temperatures

A charming, low-maintenance fern for any indoor garden.

Ferns: Lemon Button Fern Care: Compact, Tough, Humidity-Loving; 'Duffii' Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia): Miniature, Button-Like Pinnae for Tiny Spaces; Growing Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'): Indoor Care; Macho Fern (Nephrolepis biserrata) – Bold Indoor Statement; Boston Compacta Fern – Dwarf Variety for Small Spaces; Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) – Timeless Indoor Classic; Fluffy Ruffles Fern – Intricately Ruffled Fronds; Jester's Crown Fern – Crown-Like Frond Formation; Tiger Fern – Striking Variegated Fronds; Button Fern (Pellaea rotundifolia) – Charming Round Leaflets

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