Lemon Button Fern
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'
SKU
09762
Smallest of the Boston ferns. Cute and compact, tiny golden green button-like leaflets on dark green, arching stems that reach just a foot high. Suitable as a houseplant or terrarium planting. Feature in an atrium or shade beds in frost-free areas. A lemony scent is often expressed when the leaves are crushed. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | nef-roh-LEP-iss kor-dih-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Pet Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Azalea (Azalea); Foam Flower (Tiarella); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Provide moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
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