Fern Button (Button Fern)
- Projected height & spread: 8–12 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide
- Growth habit: Compact, mounding fern
- Light requirements: Medium to bright indirect light
- Fertilizer requirements: Light feeding every 4–6 weeks in growing season
- Water requirements: Keep soil evenly moist
Button Fern is a charming, compact houseplant with small, rounded leaflets that give it a delicate, textured look. Its tidy growth habit makes it especially well-suited for desktops, shelves, and smaller indoor plant spaces.
This fern prefers consistently moist soil, but it should never sit in waterlogged conditions. Water regularly, allowing only slight drying at the surface. Higher humidity helps keep the foliage looking fresh, especially during dry indoor seasons.
Button Fern grows best in medium to bright indirect light. Too much direct sun can scorch the leaves, while low light may slow growth.
Because of its soft, refined appearance, Button Fern pairs beautifully with bold-leaved tropical plants, adding contrast and a gentle woodland feel indoors.
For plant lovers who enjoy ferns but want something manageable and compact, Button Fern is an excellent choice.
