Species Name: Nephrolepis cordifolia 

Common Name(s): Lemon Button Fern 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Yellow-green leaves with “button-like” leaflets
• Leaves release a citrus scent when crushed
• Smallest species in the “Boston Fern” group

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): Above 65°

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) - Humid (70-100%) 

Watering Frequency: Regular watering is required. Do not allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting: Full Shade - Partial Shade  

Soil Type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Moderate

Height at Maturity: Up to 12 inches

Origin: Found worldwide in tropical regions 

Regional Locality: Found in wet, loose soils but can also grow epiphytically 

USDA Hardiness Zone:10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: Not recommended for smaller terrariums due to their larger size. 

Shipping Notes: As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5 inch pot.