Tropicals

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'

Lemon button fern · hanging basket

Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'. Available sizes and selections vary.

A compact fern with small rounded leaflets along graceful green fronds. Its smaller scale makes it useful for bright indoor corners and petite hanging displays. This is the Duffii selection, not a full-size sword fern.

At a glance

Mature size: Height: About 10–12 in.
Water: Moist, well-drained mix
Light: Bright indirect light indoors; shade outdoors

Sizes & prices

8"$34.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

Ask about this plant

Select a section to expand.

Resistance & tolerances

Wet soil: Keep moist without leaving the pot in standing water.

Pet safety

Cats & dogs: ASPCA lists lemon button fern (Duffii) as non-toxic to cats and dogs; discourage chewing.

If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Small green leaflets on compact fronds.

Growing & care

Soil: Organic-rich mix with drainage.
Humidity: Prefers humid conditions.
Winter: Keep indoors protected from frost.
Maintenance: Trim dead fronds at their base; avoid burying the crown.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Casa Flora

ASPCA Animal Poison Control

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii'. Available sizes and selections vary. Uncropped.

Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.