Species Name: Pellaea rotundifolia 

Common name(s): Button Fern 

Defining Characteristics: 

• Round, dark green button-shaped leaves
• Smaller fern species
• Drought tolerant fern with lower water requirements
• Endemic to New Zealand

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 65°F 

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%) 

Watering frequency: Moderate. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. 

Lighting:     Partial Shade      

Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here

Growth rate: Moderate 

Height: Up to 10” 

Origin: New Zealand 

Regional locality: Widespread in lowland to montane areas throughout the country in damp rocky areas, with light shade

USDA Hardiness Zone: 8-10

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use: 

Care Notes: May wilt when exposed to oversaturated conditions. Allow soil to dry before watering. 

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.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.