How to Care for Nephrolepis cordifolia (Lemon Button Fern)

Korean name: 더피 고사리

Nephrolepis cordifolia is a foliage plant with small, rounded, densely growing leaves. The leaves are bright green and the plant prefers humid environments. It is relatively easy to grow and thrives indoors.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Family: Nephrolepidaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Tropical Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Traits: beginner friendly, small leaves, humidity lover
• Also known as: Lemon Button Fern, Fishbone Fern

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil is dry.
• Soil: Well-draining, airy soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Prefers humid conditions.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Nephrolepis cordifolia?

Water thoroughly when the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Nephrolepis cordifolia?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining, airy soil is suitable..

Is Nephrolepis cordifolia safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Nephrolepis cordifolia good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Prefers humid conditions.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..