Pellaea rotunifolia fern / button fern - 1ltr pot

£6.00

Please note with all of our individual listings of 1 ltr pots, they are half the size for postage, therefore you can have up to eight 1ltr plants in one parcel for postage and packaging of £15.

Pellaea rotundifolia, commonly known as the button fern or New Zealand cliff brake, is a popular, compact evergreen fern native to New Zealand, Australia, and Norfolk Island. It is widely cultivated as a houseplant due to its tolerance for a drier indoor atmosphere compared to most ferns. 

 

Key Features

  • Foliage: The fern features arching, dark reddish-brown stems lined with pairs of small, glossy, deep green, round "button-like" leaflets (pinnae), which gives the plant its common name.
  • Habit: It has a low-growing, cascading habit, making it ideal for hanging baskets, terrariums, or as ground cover in suitable outdoor climates.
  • Size: It typically reaches an ultimate height and spread of 30–50 cm (12–20 in).
  • Toxicity: It is non-toxic to cats, dogs, and humans, making it a safe choice for homes with pets.
  • Awards: This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).